Leviticus 27:32

Leviticus 27:32 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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

King James Version KJV

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.

American Standard Version ASV

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

Bible in Basic English BBE

And a tenth part of the herd and of the flock, whatever goes under the rod of the valuer, will be holy to the Lord.

Free Bible Version FBV

When you count your herds and flocks, every tenth animal that passes under the shepherd's rod is holy to the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And euery tithe of bullock, and of sheepe, and of all that goeth vnder the rod, the tenth shalbe holy vnto the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'And all the tithe of the herd and of the flock — all that passeth by under the rod — the tenth is holy to Jehovah;

World English Bible WEB

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

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

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.

Translation for Translators T4T

One of every ten domestic animals belongs to me. When a shepherd counts his animals [MTY] to decide which ones he will give to me, he must mark every tenth one as belonging to me.

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Leviticus 27:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/כָל מַעְשַׂ֤ר בָּקָר֙ וָ/צֹ֔אן כֹּ֥ל אֲשֶׁר יַעֲבֹ֖ר תַּ֣חַת הַ/שָּׁ֑בֶט הָֽ/עֲשִׂירִ֕י יִֽהְיֶה קֹּ֖דֶשׁ לַֽ/יהוָֽה

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 all Conj | N-ms

מַעְשַׂ֤ר maʻăsêr H4643 tithe N-ms

בָּקָר֙ bâqâr H1241 cattle N-cs

וָ/צֹ֔אן tsôʼn H6629 Sheep (Gate) Conj | N-cs

כֹּ֥ל kôl H3605 all N-ms

אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

יַעֲבֹ֖ר ʻâbar H5674 to pass V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

תַּ֣חַת tachath H8478 underneath Prep

הַ/שָּׁ֑בֶט shêbeṭ H7626 tribe Art | N-ms

הָֽ/עֲשִׂירִ֕י ʻăsîyrîy H6224 tenth Art | Adj

יִֽהְיֶה hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

קֹּ֖דֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 Holy Place N-ms

לַֽ/יהוָֽה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord Prep | N-proper

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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 27:32

וְ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Conj | N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

מַעְשַׂ֤ר maʻăsêr H4643 "tithe" N-ms

Maaser means a tithe, or a tenth part, often referring to a payment of a tenth of one's income. It is mentioned in the Bible as a way to support the Levites and the poor.

Definition: 1) tithe, tenth part 1a) tenth part 1b) tithe, payment of a tenth part

Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: tenth (part), tithe(-ing). See also: Genesis 14:20; Deuteronomy 26:12; Malachi 3:10.

בָּקָר֙ bâqâr H1241 "cattle" N-cs

Domesticated cattle or oxen, used for work or sacrifice, like the animals used in the temple sacrifices in 1 Kings 8:63.

Definition: 1) cattle, herd, oxen, ox 1a) cattle (generic pl. but sing. in form-coll) 1b) herd (particular one) 1c) head of cattle (individually)

Usage: Occurs in 172 OT verses. KJV: beeve, bull ([phrase] -ock), [phrase] calf, [phrase] cow, great (cattle), [phrase] heifer, herd, kine, ox. See also: Genesis 12:16; Deuteronomy 8:13; Psalms 66:15.

וָ/צֹ֔אן tsôʼn H6629 "Sheep (Gate)" Conj | N-cs

This word refers to a flock of sheep or goats, and is sometimes used to describe people in a figurative sense. It is also associated with the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem, a significant location in biblical times.

Definition: This name means sheep and goats Also named: probatikos (προβατικός "Sheep Gate" G4262)

Usage: Occurs in 247 OT verses. KJV: (small) cattle, flock ([phrase] -s), lamb ([phrase] -s), sheep(-cote, -fold, -shearer, -herds). See also: Genesis 4:2; Deuteronomy 28:31; Psalms 44:12.

כֹּ֥ל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

יַעֲבֹ֖ר ʻâbar H5674 "to pass" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

This verb can mean to cross over or transition from one thing to another, and is sometimes used to describe being arrogant or crossing a boundary.

Definition: 1) to pass over or by or through, alienate, bring, carry, do away, take, take away, transgress 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pass over, cross, cross over, pass over, march over, overflow, go over 1a2) to pass beyond 1a3) to pass through, traverse 1a3a) passers-through (participle) 1a3b) to pass through (the parts of victim in covenant) 1a4) to pass along, pass by, overtake and pass, sweep by 1a4a) passer-by (participle) 1a4b) to be past, be over 1a5) to pass on, go on, pass on before, go in advance of, pass along, travel, advance 1a6) to pass away 1a6a) to emigrate, leave (one's territory) 1a6b) to vanish 1a6c) to perish, cease to exist 1a6d) to become invalid, become obsolete (of law, decree) 1a6e) to be alienated, pass into other hands 1b) (Niphal) to be crossed 1c) (Piel) to impregnate, cause to cross 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to pass over, cause to bring over, cause to cross over, make over to, dedicate, devote 1d2) to cause to pass through 1d3) to cause to pass by or beyond or under, let pass by 1d4) to cause to pass away, cause to take away 1e) (Hithpael) to pass over

Usage: Occurs in 493 OT verses. KJV: alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath. See also: Genesis 8:1; Deuteronomy 27:2; 1 Samuel 25:19.

תַּ֣חַת tachath H8478 "underneath" Prep

This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.

Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath

Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.

הַ/שָּׁ֑בֶט shêbeṭ H7626 "tribe" Art | N-ms

This word means a stick or staff, but also a clan or tribe, and can refer to a symbol of authority or a tool for punishing. It is used in the Bible to describe the rods used by shepherds or the scepters of kings.

Definition: : tribe 1) rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe 1a) rod, staff 1b) shaft (of spear, dart) 1c) club (of shepherd's implement) 1d) truncheon, sceptre (mark of authority) 1e) clan, tribe

Usage: Occurs in 178 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 24:2; Psalms 2:9.

הָֽ/עֲשִׂירִ֕י ʻăsîyrîy H6224 "tenth" Art | Adj

The Hebrew word for 'tenth' is used to describe a tenth part of something, like a tenth of one's income. It can also refer to the tenth month of the year. In English Bibles, it is often translated as 'tenth' or 'tenth part'.

Definition: 1) ordinal number 1a) a tenth

Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: tenth (part). See also: Genesis 8:5; 1 Chronicles 25:17; Isaiah 6:13.

יִֽהְיֶה hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Imperf-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.

קֹּ֖דֶשׁ 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/יהוָֽה 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.

Study Notes — Leviticus 27:32

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Leviticus 27:32 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 27:32
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 27:32
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 27:32
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 27:32
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 27:32
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 27:32
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 27:32
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 27:32
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 27:32
Sermons on Leviticus 27:32

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.

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.’” 34These are the commandments that the LORD gave to Moses for the Israelites on Mount Sinai.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Jeremiah 33:13	In the cities of the hill country, the foothills, and the Negev, in the land of Benjamin and the cities surrounding Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, the flocks will again pass under the hands of the one who counts them, says the LORD.
2	Ezekiel 20:37	I will make you pass under the rod and will bring you into the bond of the covenant.
3	Micah 7:14	Shepherd with Your staff Your people, the flock of Your inheritance. They live alone in a woodland, surrounded by pastures. Let them graze in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.

Leviticus 27:32 Summary

[Leviticus 27:32 teaches us that God wants us to set apart a portion of our lives and resources for His exclusive use. This can be seen in the way the Israelites were instructed to give a tithe, or a tenth, of their animals and crops to the Lord. In the same way, we can give a tenth of our income to the Lord, as a way of acknowledging His sovereignty over all aspects of our lives (Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:7). By doing so, we are declaring that everything we have belongs to God, and that we trust Him to provide for our needs (Psalm 24:1).]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the tenth animal in Leviticus 27:32?

The tenth animal represents a tithe, or a tenth, of the herd or flock, which is to be set apart as holy to the Lord, as seen in Leviticus 27:30, where any tithe from the land is also considered holy to the Lord.

Why did the animals have to pass under the shepherd's rod?

The shepherd's rod was used to count and inspect the animals, and the tenth one to pass under it was dedicated to the Lord, symbolizing God's sovereignty over all of Israel's possessions, as stated in Psalm 24:1, 'The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world and all who live in it.'

Can we apply the principle of tithing in Leviticus 27:32 to our lives today?

While the specific instruction of giving every tenth animal may not apply directly to us today, the principle of giving a tenth of our income to the Lord is still relevant, as seen inMalachi 3:10, where God instructs the Israelites to bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, and in 2 Corinthians 9:7, where believers are encouraged to give cheerfully and generously.

What does it mean for the tenth animal to be 'holy to the Lord'?

When something is declared 'holy to the Lord', it means it is set apart for God's exclusive use and purposes, as seen in Exodus 19:5-6, where the Israelites are called to be a holy nation, and in 1 Peter 2:9, where believers are called to be a holy priesthood.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can set apart a portion of my life and resources for God's exclusive use, just like the tenth animal was set apart in Leviticus 27:32?
How can I trust God's sovereignty over all aspects of my life, just as the Israelites acknowledged God's sovereignty over their possessions?
In what ways can I apply the principle of tithing to my life, whether it's through giving financially or giving of my time and talents?
What does it mean for me to be 'holy to the Lord', and how can I live out this calling in my daily life?
How can I balance the desire to give to God with the need to provide for myself and my family, as seen in 2 Corinthians 9:6-11?

Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 27:32

And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock,.... Of oxen and sheep, as the Targums of Jonathan and Jerusalem; for this law only concerns such, as Maimonides (x) observes, for none but clean

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 27:32

And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD's: it is holy unto the LORD. All the tithe of the land.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 27:32

Under the rod; either, 1. The tither’ s rod, it being the manner of the Jews in tithing to cause all their cattle to pass through some gate or narrow passage, where the tenth was marked by a person appointed for that purpose, and reserved for the priest. Or, 2. The shepherd’ s rod, under which the herds and flocks passed, and by which they were governed and numbered. See .

Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 27:32

Leviticus 27:32 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.Ver. 32. Passeth under the rod.] Coloured at the end with red, to mark out the tenth, as they passed out. See Jeremiah 33:13.

Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 27:32

(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.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 27:32

Verse 32. Whatsoever passeth under the rod] The signification of this verse is well given by the rabbins: "When a man was to give the tithe of his sheep or calves to God, he was to shut up the whole flock in one fold, in which there was one narrow door capable of letting out one at a time. The owner, about to give the tenth to the Lord, stood by the door with a rod in his hand, the end of which was dipped in vermilion or red ochre. The mothers of those lambs or calves stood without: the door being opened, the young ones ran out to join themselves to their dams; and as they passed out the owner stood with his rod over them, and counted one, two, three, four, five, &c., and when the tenth came, he touched it with the coloured rod, by which it was distinguished to be the tithe calf, sheep, &c., and whether poor or lean, perfect or blemished, that was received as the legitimate tithe." It seems to be in reference to this custom that the Prophet Ezekiel, speaking to Israel, says: I will cause you to pass under the rod, and will bring you into the bond of the covenant - you shall be once more claimed as the Lord's property, and be in all things devoted to his service, being marked or ascertained, by especial providences and manifestations of his kindness, to be his peculiar people.

Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 27:32

32. under the rod] the ‘staff’ carried by shepherds (Psalms 23:4; Micah 7:14; Zechariah 11:7), and used (Tal. Bab., Bechoroth, fol. 58 b) for counting the flock when they were entering or leaving their fold. For the phrase, and for the reference by classical writers to similar customs, see Davidson (C.B.) on Ezekiel 20:37.

Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 27:32

Whatsoever passeth under the rod - According to rabbinical tradition, the animals to be tithed were enclosed in a pen, and as they went out one by one at the opening, every tenth animal was touched with a rod dipped in vermilion.

Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 27:32

32, 33. Whatsoever passeth under the rod — As explained by the rabbins, this relates to the custom of driving the yearly increase of the flock one by one past the shepherd, who counted them with a

Sermons on Leviticus 27:32

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	Passing Under the Rod by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of the last days and the impending wrath of God. He highlights the image of a trumpet sounding and preparations being made for b
	Leviticus by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Leviticus and its emphasis on holiness. The book contains numerous laws and regulations regarding sin offerings, restitution, and
	(Through the Bible) Leviticus by Zac Poonen	This sermon delves into the book of Leviticus, highlighting the importance of understanding God's heart behind the detailed instructions given. It emphasizes the themes of holiness
	An Apostolic Manifesto by Art Katz	In this sermon, the speaker proclaims and explains the apostolic distinctive, which is a manifesto and proclamation of the word of God. The message emphasizes the importance of not
	K-512 Places of Refuge by Art Katz	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the message of obligation, particularly in relation to Israel. The speaker acknowledges that there are varying levels of un
	Letter 145. by James Bourne	James Bourne, in a letter to Mrs. Jones, emphasizes the importance of heeding the Lord's admonition and not allowing unbelief to weigh down one's spiritual light. He encourages Mrs
	Through the Bible - Jonah, Micah by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the speaker discusses God's controversy with His people as described in Micah chapters six and seven. The Lord challenges Israel to state their case against Him, re