Leviticus 27:31
New International Version
Whoever would redeem any of their tithe must add a fifth of the value to it.

New Living Translation
If you want to buy back the LORD’s tenth of the grain or fruit, you must pay its value, plus 20 percent.

English Standard Version
If a man wishes to redeem some of his tithe, he shall add a fifth to it.

Berean Standard Bible
If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value.

King James Bible
And if a man will at all redeem ought of his tithes, he shall add thereto the fifth part thereof.

New King James Version
If a man wants at all to redeem any of his tithes, he shall add one-fifth to it.

New American Standard Bible
If, therefore, someone should ever want to redeem part of his tithe, he shall add to it a fifth of it.

NASB 1995
‘If, therefore, a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he shall add to it one-fifth of it.

NASB 1977
‘If, therefore, a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he shall add to it one-fifth of it.

Legacy Standard Bible
If, therefore, a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he shall add to it one-fifth of it.

Amplified Bible
If a man wishes to redeem any part of his tithe, he shall add one-fifth to it.

Christian Standard Bible
If a man decides to redeem any part of this tenth, he must add a fifth to its value.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
If a man decides to redeem any part of this tenth, he must add a fifth to its value.

American Standard Version
And if a man will redeem aught of his tithe, he shall add unto it the fifth part thereof.

Contemporary English Version
If you want to buy back this part of your harvest, you may do so by paying what it is worth plus an additional 20 percent.

English Revised Version
And if a man will redeem aught of his tithe, he shall add unto it the fifth part thereof.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
If you buy back any part of it, you must add one-fifth more to it.

Good News Translation
If you wish to buy any of it back, you must pay the standard price plus an additional 20 percent.

International Standard Version
But if a person wishes to redeem his tithe, he is to add a fifth to it.

Majority Standard Bible
If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value.

NET Bible
If a man redeems part of his tithe, however, he must add one fifth to it.

New Heart English Bible
If a man redeems anything of his tithe, he shall add a fifth part to it.

Webster's Bible Translation
And if a man will at all redeem aught of his tithes, he shall add to it the fifth part of it.

World English Bible
If a man redeems anything of his tithe, he shall add a fifth part to it.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And if a man really redeems [any] of his tithe, he adds its fifth to it.

Young's Literal Translation
And if a man really redeem any of his tithe, its fifth he addeth to it.

Smith's Literal Translation
And if redeeming, a man shall redeem from his tenth, he shall add to its fifth upon it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And if any man will redeem his tithes, he shall add the fifth part of them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But if anyone is willing to redeem his tithes, he shall add a fifth part to them.

New American Bible
If someone wishes to redeem any of the tithes, the person shall pay one fifth more than their value.

New Revised Standard Version
If persons wish to redeem any of their tithes, they must add one-fifth to them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if a man wishes to redeem some of his tithes, he shall add to it a fifth part thereof.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And if a man will redeem from his tithe, he will add to it one fifth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And if a man will redeem aught of his tithe, he shall add unto it the fifth part thereof.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And if a man should at all redeem his tithe, he shall add the fifth part to it, and it shall be his.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Instruction on Tithes
30Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. 31If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value. 32Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD.…

Cross References
Numbers 18:21-24
Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. / The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. ...

Deuteronomy 14:22-23
You must be sure to set aside a tenth of all the produce brought forth each year from your fields. / And you are to eat a tenth of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks, in the presence of the LORD your God at the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name, so that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always.

Malachi 3:8-10
Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. / Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

Nehemiah 10:37-38
Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God.

2 Chronicles 31:5-6
As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps.

Genesis 28:22
And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.”

Hebrews 7:5-9
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. / But Melchizedek, who did not trace his descent from Levi, collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. / And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater. ...

Matthew 23:23
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

Luke 11:42
Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.

2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

1 Corinthians 16:2
On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.

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.

Romans 15:26-27
For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.

Galatians 6:6
Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.


Treasury of Scripture

And if a man will at all redeem ought of his tithes, he shall add thereto the fifth part thereof.

Leviticus 27:13
But if he will at all redeem it, then he shall add a fifth part thereof unto thy estimation.

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Leviticus 27
1. He who makes a singular vow must be the Lord's
3. 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














If a man wishes
This phrase introduces the concept of personal choice and intention in the act of redemption. In the Hebrew context, the word for "wishes" (חָפֵץ, chafetz) implies a deliberate desire or inclination. It suggests that the act of redeeming part of the tithe is not obligatory but rather a voluntary decision, reflecting the heart's intent and the individual's relationship with God.

to redeem
The Hebrew word for "redeem" (גָּאַל, ga'al) carries the connotation of buying back or reclaiming something that was given. In the context of Leviticus, redemption often involves restoring something to its original owner or purpose. This reflects the broader biblical theme of redemption, where God redeems His people, restoring them to their intended relationship with Him.

part of his tithe
The tithe, or "מַעֲשֵׂר" (ma'aser), was a tenth of one's produce or earnings dedicated to God. It was a fundamental aspect of Israelite worship and community support, ensuring the sustenance of the Levites and the poor. The phrase "part of his tithe" indicates that the individual is not redeeming the entire tithe but only a portion, which underscores the flexibility within the law to accommodate personal circumstances.

he must add a fifth
Adding a fifth (or 20%) to the value of the redeemed portion is a principle of restitution and fairness. The Hebrew word for "fifth" (חֹמֶשׁ, chomesh) signifies an additional amount that compensates for the act of reclaiming what was consecrated to God. This requirement ensures that the sanctity of the tithe is maintained and that the individual acknowledges the sacredness of what was initially dedicated to the Lord.

to its value
The concept of "value" (עֶרְכּוֹ, erko) in this context refers to the assessed worth of the tithe portion being redeemed. This valuation process was crucial in maintaining the integrity of the tithe system, ensuring that what was given to God was not diminished in worth. It reflects the broader biblical principle that offerings to God should be of genuine value and not given lightly or without consideration.

(31) And if a man will at all redeem.--Better And if a man wishes to redeem. (See Leviticus 27:13; Leviticus 27:19) Though a man may not vow tithes, being already the Lord's, yet if he wishes he may redeem them by adding one-fifth to the actual value of them. According to the authorities during the second Temple, anyone was allowed to redeem the tithes due from another person by paying the exact value for them, without the addition of the fifth part. The tithes could then be eaten in any place, but the redemption money had to be taken to Jerusalem, where it was spent in sociable feasts, to which the Levite, the stranger, and the poor were invited.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
If
וְאִם־ (wə·’im-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

a man
אִ֖ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

wishes
גָּאֹ֥ל (gā·’ōl)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 1350: To redeem, act as kinsman

to redeem
יִגְאַ֛ל (yiḡ·’al)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1350: To redeem, act as kinsman

part of his tithe,
מִמַּֽעַשְׂר֑וֹ (mim·ma·‘aś·rōw)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4643: Tenth part, tithe

he must add
יֹסֵ֥ף (yō·sêp̄)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3254: To add, augment

a fifth
חֲמִשִׁית֖וֹ (ḥă·mi·šî·ṯōw)
Number - ordinal feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2549: Fifth, a fifth

to its value.
עָלָֽיו׃ (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against


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