Leviticus 27:21
Leviticus 27:21 in Multiple Translations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
but the field, when it goes out in the Jubilee, shall be holy to the LORD, as a devoted field. It shall be owned by the priests.
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.
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.
In the Year of Celebration, it will become sacred again, and it will be given to the priest.
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Leviticus 27:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הָיָ֨ה
הַ/שָּׂדֶ֜ה
בְּ/צֵאת֣/וֹ
בַ/יֹּבֵ֗ל
קֹ֛דֶשׁ
לַֽ/יהוָ֖ה
כִּ/שְׂדֵ֣ה
הַ/חֵ֑רֶם
לַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
תִּהְיֶ֥ה
אֲחֻזָּתֽ/וֹ
וְ/הָיָ֨ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
הַ/שָּׂדֶ֜ה
sâdeh
H7704
field
Art | N-ms
בְּ/צֵאת֣/וֹ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
בַ/יֹּבֵ֗ל
yôwbêl
H3104
jubilee/horn
Prep | N-ms
קֹ֛דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-ms
לַֽ/יהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
כִּ/שְׂדֵ֣ה
sâdeh
H7704
field
Prep | N-ms
הַ/חֵ֑רֶם
chêrem
H2764
devoted thing
Art | N-ms
לַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Prep | N-ms
תִּהְיֶ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
אֲחֻזָּתֽ/וֹ
ʼăchuzzâh
H272
possession
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 27:21
וְ/הָיָ֨ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
הַ/שָּׂדֶ֜ה
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
Art | N-ms
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
בְּ/צֵאת֣/וֹ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
בַ/יֹּבֵ֗ל
yôwbêl
H3104
"jubilee/horn"
Prep | N-ms
Jubilee, or yobel, refers to the blast of a horn, a trumpet, or a cornet, and also the festival or year marked by its blowing, as described in Leviticus.
Definition: 1) ram, ram's horn, trumpet, cornet 1a) ram (only in combination) 1a1) ram's horn, trumpet 1b) jubilee year (marked by the blowing of cornets) (meton)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: jubile, ram's horn, trumpet. See also: Exodus 19:13; Leviticus 25:52; Joshua 6:13.
קֹ֛דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
N-ms
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
לַֽ/יהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
כִּ/שְׂדֵ֣ה
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
Prep | N-ms
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
הַ/חֵ֑רֶם
chêrem
H2764
"devoted thing"
Art | N-ms
A net or doomed object, like the cursed things the Israelites were warned against in Joshua 6:18.
Definition: 1) a thing devoted, thing dedicated, ban, devotion 2) have been utterly destroyed, (appointed to) utter destruction
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: (ac-) curse(-d, -d thing), dedicated thing, things which should have been utterly destroyed, (appointed to) utter destruction, devoted (thing), net. See also: Leviticus 27:21; 1 Kings 20:42; Isaiah 34:5.
לַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
תִּהְיֶ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
אֲחֻזָּתֽ/וֹ
ʼăchuzzâh
H272
"possession"
N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to something owned or possessed, often land inherited from family. It appears in various books, including Genesis and Leviticus. This concept of possession is important in biblical times.
Definition: 1) possession, property 1a) land 1b) possession by inheritance
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: possession. See also: Genesis 17:8; Numbers 32:5; Psalms 2:8.
Study Notes — Leviticus 27:21
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 27:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 27:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 27:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 27:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 27:21
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 27:21
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 27:21
- Sermons on Leviticus 27:21
Context — Rules about Valuations
19And if the one who consecrated the field decides to redeem it, he must add a fifth to the assessed value, and it shall belong to him.
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, 23then the priest shall calculate for him the value up to the Year of Jubilee, and the man shall pay the assessed value on that day as a sacred offering to the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 44:29 | They shall eat the grain offerings, the sin offerings, and the guilt offerings. Everything in Israel devoted to the LORD will belong to them. |
| 2 | Numbers 18:14 | Every devoted thing in Israel belongs to you. |
| 3 | Leviticus 25:31 | But houses in villages with no walls around them are to be considered as open fields. They may be redeemed, and they shall be released in the Jubilee. |
| 4 | Leviticus 25:10 | So you are to consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty in the land for all its inhabitants. It shall be your Jubilee, when each of you is to return to his property and to his clan. |
| 5 | Leviticus 25:28 | But if he cannot obtain enough to repay him, what he sold will remain in possession of the buyer until the Year of Jubilee. In the Jubilee, however, it is to be released, so that he may return to his property. |
| 6 | Leviticus 27:28–29 | Nothing that a man sets apart to the LORD from all he owns—whether a man, an animal, or his inherited land—can be sold or redeemed; everything so devoted is most holy to the LORD. No person set apart for destruction may be ransomed; he must surely be put to death. |
| 7 | Ezra 10:8 | Whoever failed to appear within three days would forfeit all his property, according to the counsel of the leaders and elders, and would himself be expelled from the assembly of the exiles. |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 13:17 | Nothing devoted to destruction shall cling to your hands, so that the LORD will turn from His fierce anger, grant you mercy, show you compassion, and multiply you as He swore to your fathers, |
| 9 | Joshua 6:17 | Now the city and everything in it must be devoted to the LORD for destruction. Only Rahab the prostitute and all those with her in her house will live, because she hid the spies we sent. |
Leviticus 27:21 Summary
[This verse is talking about a special field that was given to the Lord, and when the Jubilee year came, it would become the property of the priests who served the Lord. This reminds us that everything we have belongs to God, and we should use our resources to serve and honor Him, just like the Israelites were supposed to do (Leviticus 25:23). The idea of the Jubilee year was to give people a fresh start and remind them of God's kindness and provision, as seen in Leviticus 25:8-55. By surrendering our control and recognizing God's ownership, we can live a life that is pleasing to Him and brings glory to His name.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for a field to be 'released in the Jubilee' in Leviticus 27:21?
The Jubilee was a special year of liberation and restoration that occurred every 50 years, as described in Leviticus 25:8-55, where debts were forgiven, slaves were freed, and land was returned to its original owners.
Why does the field become 'holy, like a field devoted to the LORD' when it is released in the Jubilee?
This is because the field was originally dedicated to the Lord, and when it is released, it returns to its original purpose and ownership, as seen in Leviticus 27:21, becoming the property of the priests who serve the Lord.
What happens to the field if it is not redeemed before the Jubilee year?
According to Leviticus 27:20-21, if the field is not redeemed, it will become the property of the priests when the Jubilee year arrives, highlighting the importance of fulfilling vows and commitments made to the Lord, as seen in Deuteronomy 23:21-23.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of stewardship in the Bible?
This verse emphasizes the importance of recognizing that all we have belongs to the Lord, and we are merely stewards of His resources, as seen in Psalm 24:1, and that our use of these resources should be guided by a desire to honor and serve Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas of my life where I need to recognize the Lord's ownership and surrender my control to Him?
- How can I apply the principle of stewardship in my daily life, using my resources to serve and honor the Lord?
- What does it mean for me to 'devote' something to the Lord, and how can I practically live out this concept in my life?
- In what ways can I use my possessions and resources to support the work of the Lord, just like the priests in Leviticus 27:21?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 27:21
But the field, when it goeth out in the jubilee,.... Out of the hand of him that bought it: shall be holy unto the Lord, as a field devoted; though it went out of the hand of the purchaser, it did
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 27:21
And if a man shall sanctify unto the LORD some part of a field of his possession, then thy estimation shall be according to the seed thereof: an homer of barley seed shall be valued at fifty shekels of silver.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 27:21
When it goeth out, i. e. of the possession of the other man to whom the priest sold it. The priests’, for their maintenance. Nor is this repugnant to that law, that the priests should have no inheritance in the land, ; for that is only spoken of them and the whole tribe of Levi in general, and in reference to the first division of the land, wherein the Levites were not to have a distinct part of land, as other tribes had; but this doth not hinder but some particular lands might be vowed and given to the priests, either for their own benefit, or for the service of the sanctuary.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 27:21
(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.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 27:21
Verse 21. As a field devoted] It is חרם cherem, a thing so devoted to God as never more to be capable of being redeemed. See Clarke on Leviticus 27:29.
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 27:21
Devoted - See Leviticus 27:28 note.
Sermons on Leviticus 27:21
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3 Characteristics of God's House by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of God's Word as the foundation of the church, the fire of the Holy Spirit burning in believers' lives, and the need to reach out to others wi |
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The Divine Anointing - Part 3 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the background of Jesus' first sermon and the significance of the year of Jubilee in Israel. He emphasizes that Jesus came to proclaim the go |
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Preparing the Way of the Lord in Our Church Life by Stewart Ruch | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing that our lives are a loan from God. He encourages Christians to take regular breaks from the busyness of life a |
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The Joyful Sound of Freedom by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the profound significance of the Year of Jubilee, a time when all debts were forgiven and families were restored, symbolizing true freedom and deliveranc |
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Changing the Politicians' Thinking by Robert P. Jr Dugan | Robert P. Jr Dugan preaches about the importance of evangelicals engaging in politics to influence society positively by being both salt and light. He emphasizes the need for evang |
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(The Full Gospel) 15. What a Happy Year It Will Be by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the significance of the Sabbath and God's laws, emphasizing that they are meant to benefit humanity and bring happiness. He highlights the importance of star |
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The Glory of God's Sabbath by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of God's Sabbath and the gospel of grace, illustrating how the year of Jubilee symbolizes liberation and God's satisfaction through Chr |