Leviticus 27:21

Verse

When the field is released in the Jubilee, it will become holy, like a field devoted to the LORD; it becomes the property of the priests.

American Standard Version (1901)

but the field, when it goeth out in the jubilee, shall be holy unto Jehovah, as a field devoted; the possession thereof shall be the priest’s.

Bible in Basic English

But the field, when it becomes free at the year of Jubilee, will be holy to the Lord, as a field given under oath: it will be the property of the priest.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For when the day of jubilee cometh, it shall be sanctified to the Lord, and as a possession consecrated, pertaineth to the right of the priests.

Free Bible Version

When the Jubilee comes, the field will become holy, in the same way as a field devoted to the Lord. It will become the property of the priests.

Geneva Bible 1599

But the field shalbe holy to the Lord, whe it goeth out in the Iubile, as a fielde separate from common vses: the possession thereof shall be the Priests.

King James (Authorized) Version

But the field, when it goeth out in the jubile, shall be holy unto the LORD, as a field devoted; the possession thereof shall be the priest’s.

One Unity Resource Bible

but the field, when it goes out in the Jubilee, shall be holy to Adonai , as a devoted field. It shall be owned by the priests. (LY:6)

Translation for Translators

In the Year of Celebration, it will become sacred again, and it will be given to the priest.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Instead, the field, when it is released in the year of Jubilee, will be a holy gift to Yahweh, like the field that has been completely given to Yahweh. It will belong to the priest.

Noah Webster Bible

But the field, when it goeth out in the jubilee, shall be holy to the LORD, as a field devoted: the possession of it shall be the priest's.

World English Bible

but the field, when it goes out in the Jubilee, shall be holy to Yahweh, as a devoted field. It shall be owned by the priests.

Young's Literal Translation

and the field hath been, in its going out in the jubilee, holy to Jehovah as a field which is devoted; to the priest is its possession.

Context

Rules about Valuations

²⁰If, however, he does not redeem the field, or if he has sold it to another man, it may no longer be redeemed.²¹When the field is released in the Jubilee, it will become holy, like a field devoted to the LORD; it becomes the property of the priests.

Summary

In Leviticus 27:21, the verse discusses the redemption of dedicated property. It explains that if the person who dedicated the property wishes to redeem it, they must pay the set value plus an additional fifth of the value. This verse emphasizes the importance of honoring one's commitments and the seriousness of dedicating something to the Lord. It also highlights the concept of redemption and the opportunity for restoration through payment of the required amount. Overall, Leviticus 27:21 underscores the principles of integrity, redemption, and fulfilling vows in the context of dedicating property to the Lord.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

As a field devoted - It is חרם cherem, a thing so devoted to God as never more to be capable of being redeemed. See on Lev 27:29 (note).

Leviticus 27:21

Rules about Valuations

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

When the field is released in the Jubilee, it will become holy, like a field devoted to the LORD; it becomes the property of the priests.

American Standard Version (1901)

but the field, when it goeth out in the jubilee, shall be holy unto Jehovah, as a field devoted; the possession thereof shall be the priest’s.

Bible in Basic English

But the field, when it becomes free at the year of Jubilee, will be holy to the Lord, as a field given under oath: it will be the property of the priest.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For when the day of jubilee cometh, it shall be sanctified to the Lord, and as a possession consecrated, pertaineth to the right of the priests.

Free Bible Version

When the Jubilee comes, the field will become holy, in the same way as a field devoted to the Lord. It will become the property of the priests.

Geneva Bible 1599

But the field shalbe holy to the Lord, whe it goeth out in the Iubile, as a fielde separate from common vses: the possession thereof shall be the Priests.

King James (Authorized) Version

But the field, when it goeth out in the jubile, shall be holy unto the LORD, as a field devoted; the possession thereof shall be the priest’s.

One Unity Resource Bible

but the field, when it goes out in the Jubilee, shall be holy to Adonai , as a devoted field. It shall be owned by the priests. (LY:6)

Translation for Translators

In the Year of Celebration, it will become sacred again, and it will be given to the priest.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Instead, the field, when it is released in the year of Jubilee, will be a holy gift to Yahweh, like the field that has been completely given to Yahweh. It will belong to the priest.

Noah Webster Bible

But the field, when it goeth out in the jubilee, shall be holy to the LORD, as a field devoted: the possession of it shall be the priest's.

World English Bible

but the field, when it goes out in the Jubilee, shall be holy to Yahweh, as a devoted field. It shall be owned by the priests.

Young's Literal Translation

and the field hath been, in its going out in the jubilee, holy to Jehovah as a field which is devoted; to the priest is its possession.

Leviticus 27:21

Verse

Context

Rules about Valuations

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Leviticus 27:21

Rules about Valuations

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes