Leviticus 27:32
New International Version
Every tithe of the herd and flock—every tenth animal that passes under the shepherd’s rod—will be holy to the LORD.

New Living Translation
Count off every tenth animal from your herds and flocks and set them apart for the LORD as holy.

English Standard Version
And every tithe of herds and flocks, every tenth animal of all that pass under the herdsman’s staff, shall be holy to the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD.

King James Bible
And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the LORD.

New King James Version
And concerning the tithe of the herd or the flock, of whatever passes under the rod, the tenth one shall be holy to the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
For every tenth part of herd or flock, whatever passes under the rod, the tenth one shall be holy to the LORD.

NASB 1995
‘For every tenth part of herd or flock, whatever passes under the rod, the tenth one shall be holy to the LORD.

NASB 1977
‘And for every tenth part of herd or flock, whatever passes under the rod, the tenth one shall be holy to the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
For every tenth part of herd or flock, whatever passes under the rod, the tenth one shall be holy to Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
For every tithe of the herd or flock, whatever passes under the [shepherd’s] staff, the tenth one shall be holy to the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
Every tenth animal from the herd or flock, which passes under the shepherd’s rod, will be holy to the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Every tenth animal from the herd or flock, which passes under the shepherd’s rod, will be holy to the LORD.

American Standard Version
And all the tithe of the herd or the flock, whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
When you count your flocks and herds, one out of ten of every newborn animal is holy and belongs to me,

English Revised Version
And all the tithe of the herd or the flock, whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Every tenth head of cattle or sheep that you counted is holy and belongs to the LORD.

Good News Translation
One of every ten domestic animals belongs to the LORD. When the animals are counted, every tenth one belongs to the LORD.

International Standard Version
All the tithes from cattle and flocks that pass under the measuring rod are sacred to the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD.

NET Bible
All the tithe of herd or flock, everything which passes under the rod, the tenth one will be holy to the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
All the tithe of the herds or the flocks, whatever passes under the rod, the tenth shall be holy to the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy to the LORD.

World English Bible
All the tithe of the herds or the flocks, whatever passes under the rod, the tenth shall be holy to Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And all the tithe of the herd and of the flock—all that passes by under the rod—the tenth is holy to YHWH;

Young's Literal Translation
'And all the tithe of the herd and of the flock -- all that passeth by under the rod -- the tenth is holy to Jehovah;

Smith's Literal Translation
And all the tenth of cattle and sheep, all which shall pass through under the rod, the tenth shall be holy to Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of all the tithes of oxen, and sheep, and goats, that pass under the shepherd's rod, every tenth that cometh shall be sanctified to the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Out of all the tithes of oxen, and sheep, and goats, which cross under the rod of the shepherd, every tenth one that arrives shall be sanctified to the Lord.

New American Bible
The tithes of the herd and the flock, every tenth animal that passes under the herdsman’s rod, shall be sacred to the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
All tithes of herd and flock, every tenth one that passes under the shepherd’s staff, shall be holy to the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all the tithe of the herd or of the flock, even of whatever passes under the shepherd's staff, the tenth shall be holy to the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And every tenth of oxen and of sheep, everything that passes under the staff that grazes shall be holy to LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And all the tithe of the herd or the flock, whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And every tithe of oxen, and of sheep, and whatsoever may come in numbering under the rod, the tenth shall be holy to the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Instruction on Tithes
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. 33He must not inspect whether it is good or bad, and he shall not make any substitution. But if he does make a substitution, both the animal and its substitute shall become holy; they cannot be redeemed.’ ”…

Cross References
Numbers 18:21
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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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 9:7
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.

Amos 4:4
“Go to Bethel and transgress; rebel even more at Gilgal! Bring your sacrifices every morning, your tithes every three days.

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.

Deuteronomy 12:6-7
To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks. / There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you.

2 Chronicles 31:12
And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.


Treasury of Scripture

And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatever passes under the rod, the tenth shall be holy to the LORD.

passeth under the rod.

Jeremiah 33:13
In the cities of the mountains, in the cities of the vale, and in the cities of the south, and in the land of Benjamin, and in the places about Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, shall the flocks pass again under the hands of him that telleth them, saith the LORD.

Ezekiel 20:37
And I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant:

Micah 7:14
Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thine heritage, which dwell solitarily in the wood, in the midst of Carmel: let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.

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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














Every tenth animal
This phrase refers to the practice of tithing, which is deeply rooted in the Hebrew tradition. The concept of tithing, or giving a tenth, is a recurring theme in the Bible, symbolizing the acknowledgment of God's provision and sovereignty. The Hebrew word for "tenth" is "ma'aser," which is directly related to the practice of setting apart a portion of one's increase for God. This practice is not merely a ritual but a demonstration of faith and obedience, recognizing that all blessings come from the Lord.

that passes under the shepherd’s rod
The imagery of the shepherd's rod is significant in the pastoral culture of ancient Israel. The rod was used by shepherds to count and inspect their flocks, ensuring each animal's well-being. In this context, it symbolizes God's careful oversight and the meticulous nature of His covenant with His people. The act of passing under the rod signifies a process of selection and consecration, where each animal is individually acknowledged and set apart for a holy purpose.

will be holy
The term "holy" in Hebrew is "qodesh," meaning set apart or consecrated. This designation underscores the idea that the tithe is not just a portion of one's possessions but is dedicated to God, reflecting His holiness and the call for His people to be distinct in their devotion. The holiness of the tithe serves as a reminder of the sacred relationship between God and His people, where offerings are given not out of obligation but as an act of worship and reverence.

to the LORD
The phrase "to the LORD" emphasizes the ultimate recipient of the tithe. It is not merely a transaction or a charitable act but an offering to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel. This dedication to the LORD highlights the personal and relational aspect of the tithe, where the giver acknowledges God's lordship and expresses gratitude for His provision. The tithe, therefore, becomes a tangible expression of faith, trust, and commitment to God's covenant promises.

(32) Whatsoever passeth under the rod.--That is, for the purpose of counting and tithing them. The manner in which this was done is described by the Jewish canonists as follows: "The owner is to gather all his lambs or all his calves into the fold and make a little door to it, so that two should not be able to go out at once. He is to place their dams without. As they bleat the lambs hear their voice and go out of the fold to meet them, as it is said, 'whatsoever passeth under the rod' (Leviticus 27:32), since it must pass of itself, and not be brought out by his hand. And as they come out of the fold one after another he counts them with the rod, one, two, three, etc., and the tenth which comes out, whether it be male or female, whether it be perfect or blemished, he marks it with a red mark, and says, 'This is the tithe.'" It is to this custom that the prophet alludes when he says, "I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant" (Ezekiel 20:37), that is, shall once more claim you, being marked as belonging to the Lord.

Verses 32, 33. - The tithe of the cattle could neither be vowed nor redeemed. As the young oxen and sheep passed under the rod by which they were counted by the herdsman, the tenth animal was touched (the rod, according to tradition, having been dipped in red paint), and handed over to the Levites. There was to be no change made in the animals, nor was commutation allowed.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Every
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

tenth
מַעְשַׂ֤ר (ma‘·śar)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4643: Tenth part, tithe

animal from the herd
בָּקָר֙ (bā·qār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd

or flock
וָצֹ֔אן (wā·ṣōn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular
Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock

that
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

passes
יַעֲבֹ֖ר (ya·‘ă·ḇōr)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

under
תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ)
Preposition
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of

the shepherd’s rod
הַשָּׁ֑בֶט (haš·šā·ḇeṭ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe

will be
יִֽהְיֶה־ (yih·yeh-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

holy
קֹּ֖דֶשׁ (qō·ḏeš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

to the LORD.
לַֽיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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