Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When the field is released in the Jubilee, it will become holy, like a field devoted to the LORD; it will become priestly property. New Living Translation When the field is released in the Year of Jubilee, it will be holy, a field specially set apart for the LORD. It will become the property of the priests. English Standard Version But the field, when it is released in the jubilee, shall be a holy gift to the LORD, like a field that has been devoted. The priest shall be in possession of it. 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version but the field, when it is released in the Jubilee, shall be holy to the LORD, as a devoted field; it shall be the possession of the priest. New American Standard Bible and when it reverts in the jubilee, the field shall be holy to the LORD, like a field banned from secular use; it shall be for the priest as his property. NASB 1995 and when it reverts in the jubilee, the field shall be holy to the LORD, like a field set apart; it shall be for the priest as his property. NASB 1977 and when it reverts in the jubilee, the field shall be holy to the LORD, like a field set apart; it shall be for the priest as his property. Legacy Standard Bible and it will be that when it reverts in the jubilee, the field shall be holy to Yahweh, like a field that is devoted; it shall be for the priest as his possession. Amplified Bible When the field reverts in the Jubilee, the field shall be holy to the LORD, like a field set apart (devoted); the priest shall possess it as his property. Christian Standard Bible When the field is released in the Jubilee, it will be holy to the LORD like a field permanently set apart; it becomes the priest’s property. Holman Christian Standard Bible When the field is released in the Jubilee, it will be holy to the LORD like a field permanently set apart; it becomes the priest’s property.” American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version When the Year of Celebration comes, the land becomes holy because it belongs to me, and it will be given to the priests. English Revised 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation When the field is released in the jubilee year, it will be holy like a field claimed by the LORD. It will become the property of the priest. Good News Translation At the next Year of Restoration the field will become the LORD's permanent property; it shall belong to the priests. International Standard Version When the field is released in the jubilee, it will be holy to the LORD. As a field that's devoted, it is to belong to the priest as his inheritance. Majority 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. NET Bible When it reverts in the jubilee, the field will be holy to the LORD like a permanently dedicated field; it will become the priest's property. New Heart English Bible but the field, when it goes out in the Jubilee, shall be holy to the LORD, as a field devoted; it shall be owned by the priests. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the field has been, in its going out in the Jubilee, holy to YHWH as a field which is devoted; his possession is for the priest. 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. Smith's Literal Translation And the field in its going forth in the jubilee was holy to Jehovah, as a consecrated field: to the priest shall be its possession. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor 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. Catholic Public Domain Version For when the day of Jubilee arrives, it shall be sanctified to the Lord. And as a possession that has been consecrated, it rightfully belongs to the priest. New American Bible but at the jubilee it shall be released as sacred to the LORD; like a field that is put under the ban, it shall become priestly property. New Revised Standard Version But when the field is released in the jubilee, it shall be holy to the LORD as a devoted field; it becomes the priest’s holding. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the field, when it is released in the jubilee, shall be holy to the LORD, as a field devoted; its possession shall be the priest's. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But the field, when it will go out in the restoration, will be holy to LORD JEHOVAH as a field that is devoted; it will be the inheritance of the Priest. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But the field, when it goeth out in the jubilee, shall be holy unto the LORD, as a field devoted; the possession thereof shall be the priest's. Brenton Septuagint Translation But the field shall be holy to the Lord after the release, as separated land; the priest shall have possession of it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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. 22Now if a man consecrates to the LORD a field he has purchased, which is not a part of his own property,… Cross References Numbers 36:4 And when the Jubilee for the Israelites comes, their inheritance will be added to the tribe into which they marry and taken away from the tribe of our fathers.” Joshua 13:14 To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The food offerings to the LORD, the God of Israel, are their inheritance, just as He had promised them. Joshua 13:33 To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, just as He had promised them. Joshua 14:3-4 For Moses had given the inheritance east of the Jordan to the other two and a half tribes. But he granted no inheritance among them to the Levites. / The descendants of Joseph became two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. And no portion of the land was given to the Levites, except for cities in which to live, along with pasturelands for their flocks and herds. Joshua 18:7 The Levites, however, have no portion among you, because their inheritance is the priesthood of the LORD. And Gad, Reuben, and half the tribe of Manasseh have already received the inheritance that Moses the servant of the LORD gave them beyond the Jordan to the east.” Ezekiel 44:28 In regard to their inheritance, I am their inheritance. You are to give them no possession in Israel, for I am their possession. Ezekiel 45:1 “When you divide the land by lot as an inheritance, you are to set aside a portion for the LORD, a holy portion of the land 25,000 cubits long and 20,000 cubits wide. This entire tract of land will be holy. Ezekiel 48:14 They must not sell or exchange any of it, and they must not transfer this best part of the land, for it is holy to the LORD. Deuteronomy 18:1-2 The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them. Deuteronomy 10:9 That is why Levi has no portion or inheritance among his brothers; the LORD is his inheritance, as the LORD your God promised him. Numbers 18:20 Then the LORD said to Aaron, “You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any portion among them. I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites. Numbers 18:24 For I have given to the Levites as their inheritance the tithe that the Israelites present to the LORD as a contribution. That is why I told them that they would not receive an inheritance among the Israelites.” Acts 4:34-35 There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. Acts 4:36-37 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), / sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Hebrews 7:5 Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. Treasury of Scripture But the field, when it goes out in the jubilee, shall be holy to the LORD, as a field devoted; the possession thereof shall be the priest's. when Leviticus 25:10,28,31 And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubile unto you; and ye shall return every man unto his possession, and ye shall return every man unto his family… devoted Leviticus 27:28,29 Notwithstanding no devoted thing, that a man shall devote unto the LORD of all that he hath, both of man and beast, and of the field of his possession, shall be sold or redeemed: every devoted thing is most holy unto the LORD… Deuteronomy 13:17 And there shall cleave nought of the cursed thing to thine hand: that the LORD may turn from the fierceness of his anger, and shew thee mercy, and have compassion upon thee, and multiply thee, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers; Joshua 6:17 And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are therein, to the LORD: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent. priest's Numbers 18:14 Every thing devoted in Israel shall be thine. Ezekiel 44:29 They shall eat the meat offering, and the sin offering, and the trespass offering; and every dedicated thing in Israel shall be theirs. Jump to Previous Apart Devoted Free Goes Holy Jubilee Oath Owned Possession Priest Priests Priest's Property Released Reverts ThereofJump to Next Apart Devoted Free Goes Holy Jubilee Oath Owned Possession Priest Priests Priest's Property Released Reverts ThereofLeviticus 27 1. He who makes a singular vow must be the Lord's3. The estimation of the person 9. of a beast given by vow 14. of a house 16. of a field, and the redemption thereof 28. No devoted thing may be redeemed 30. The tithe may not be changed When the field is released in the Jubilee The concept of the Jubilee is introduced in Leviticus 25, where every 50th year is a time of liberation and restoration. During the Jubilee, land that had been sold was to be returned to its original family owners. This reflects God's ownership of the land and His desire for economic balance and social justice. The Jubilee year is a reminder of God's provision and the importance of rest and renewal. It also foreshadows the ultimate liberation and restoration found in Christ, who proclaimed the "year of the Lord's favor" (Luke 4:19). it will become holy like a field devoted to the LORD it becomes the property of the priests Persons / Places / Events 1. The Jubilee YearA significant event in Israelite society occurring every 50th year, where land and property were returned to original owners, and debts were forgiven. It was a time of liberation and restoration. 2. The Priests The descendants of Aaron, responsible for the spiritual leadership and rituals in Israel. They were given certain lands and offerings as part of their sustenance. 3. The LORD The covenant God of Israel, who established the laws and statutes for His people, including the regulations for the Jubilee. 4. The Field Represents property or land that could be consecrated to the LORD and would become holy during the Jubilee. 5. Holiness A state of being set apart for God, which in this context, refers to the land becoming sacred and belonging to the priests. Teaching Points Understanding HolinessThe concept of holiness in Leviticus 27:21 teaches us about being set apart for God. Just as the land becomes holy, believers are called to live lives that are consecrated to God. The Role of the Priests This passage highlights the importance of spiritual leadership and the provision for those who serve God. It reminds us to support and honor those in spiritual authority. The Principle of Jubilee The Jubilee year is a powerful reminder of God's desire for restoration and freedom. It encourages us to practice forgiveness and generosity in our own lives. God's Ownership The transfer of land to the priests underscores the truth that everything ultimately belongs to God. We are stewards of His creation and should manage our resources with this perspective. Redemption and Restoration The Jubilee points to the ultimate redemption found in Christ. It challenges us to seek restoration in our relationships and communities.(21) But the field, when it goeth out in the jubile.--That is, when it quits the hand of the purchaser, since in jubile every buyer was to part with the land which he bought, (see Leviticus 25:25-28)-- Shall be holy unto the Lord, as a field devoted.--It shall not revert to the original owner who first vowed it and, after refusing to redeem it, fraudulently sold it, but becomes God's property, like all devoted or banned things. (See Leviticus 27:28.) According to the authorities during the second Temple, however, the import of the law laid down in Leviticus 27:20-21 is as follows :--If the vower of the field does not redeem it before the jubile year, and the field is then still in the possession of the Temple treasurer, who has the control of all the things thus consecrated by vow; or if the Temple treasurer has sold the field to another person who has it in his possession, the original owner or vower can no longer redeem it, but in the year of jubile it reverts either from the Temple treasurer or the purchaser to the priests who are on duty in that year, who add it to their pasture fields. These priests, however, have to pay for it the valuation money. Hebrew When the fieldהַשָּׂדֶ֜ה (haś·śā·ḏeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land is released בְּצֵאת֣וֹ (bə·ṣê·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim in the Jubilee, בַיֹּבֵ֗ל (ḇay·yō·ḇêl) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3104: A ram, ram's horn (a wind instrument) it will become וְהָיָ֨ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be holy, קֹ֛דֶשׁ (qō·ḏeš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity like a field כִּשְׂדֵ֣ה (kiś·ḏêh) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7704: Field, land devoted הַחֵ֑רֶם (ha·ḥê·rem) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2764: A net, a doomed object, extermination to the LORD; לַֽיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel it becomes תִּהְיֶ֥ה (tih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be the property אֲחֻזָּתֽוֹ׃ (’ă·ḥuz·zā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 272: Something seized, a possession of the priests. לַכֹּהֵ֖ן (lak·kō·hên) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest Links Leviticus 27:21 NIVLeviticus 27:21 NLT Leviticus 27:21 ESV Leviticus 27:21 NASB Leviticus 27:21 KJV Leviticus 27:21 BibleApps.com Leviticus 27:21 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 27:21 Chinese Bible Leviticus 27:21 French Bible Leviticus 27:21 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 27:21 But the field when it goes out (Le Lv Lev.) |
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