New International VersionWhoever would redeem any of their tithe must add a fifth of the value to it.
New Living TranslationIf you want to buy back the LORD’s tenth of the grain or fruit, you must pay its value, plus 20 percent.
English Standard VersionIf a man wishes to redeem some of his tithe, he shall add a fifth to it.
Berean Standard BibleIf a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value.
King James BibleAnd if a man will at all redeem ought of his tithes, he shall add thereto the fifth part thereof.
New King James VersionIf a man wants at all to redeem any of his tithes, he shall add one-fifth to it.
New American Standard BibleIf, 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 BibleIf, therefore, a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he shall add to it one-fifth of it.
Amplified BibleIf a man wishes to redeem any part of his tithe, he shall add one-fifth to it.
Christian Standard BibleIf a man decides to redeem any part of this tenth, he must add a fifth to its value.
Holman Christian Standard BibleIf a man decides to redeem any part of this tenth, he must add a fifth to its value.
American Standard VersionAnd if a man will redeem aught of his tithe, he shall add unto it the fifth part thereof.
Contemporary English VersionIf 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 VersionAnd if a man will redeem aught of his tithe, he shall add unto it the fifth part thereof.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationIf you buy back any part of it, you must add one-fifth more to it.
Good News TranslationIf you wish to buy any of it back, you must pay the standard price plus an additional 20 percent.
International Standard VersionBut if a person wishes to redeem his tithe, he is to add a fifth to it.
NET BibleIf a man redeems part of his tithe, however, he must add one fifth to it.
New Heart English BibleIf a man redeems anything of his tithe, he shall add a fifth part to it.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd if a man will at all redeem aught of his tithes, he shall add to it the fifth part of it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIf a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value.
World English BibleIf a man redeems anything of his tithe, he shall add a fifth part to it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd 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 TranslationAnd if redeeming, a man shall redeem from his tenth, he shall add to its fifth upon it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd if any man will redeem his tithes, he shall add the fifth part of them.
Catholic Public Domain VersionBut if anyone is willing to redeem his tithes, he shall add a fifth part to them.
New American BibleIf someone wishes to redeem any of the tithes, the person shall pay one fifth more than their value.
New Revised Standard VersionIf persons wish to redeem any of their tithes, they must add one-fifth to them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if a man wishes to redeem some of his tithes, he shall add to it a fifth part thereof.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd if a man will redeem from his tithe, he will add to it one fifth. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And if a man will redeem aught of his tithe, he shall add unto it the fifth part thereof.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd if a man should at all redeem his tithe, he shall add the fifth part to it, and it shall be his.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Instruction on Tithes30Thus 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. 31Ifa manwishesto redeempart of his tithe,he must adda fifthto 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 18:21-24Behold, 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 14:22-23You 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 3:8-10Will 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 10:37-38Moreover, 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 31:5-6As 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 28:22And 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 7:5-9Now 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 23:23Woe 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 11:42Woe 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 9:6-7Remember 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 3:9-10Honor 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 16:2On 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 4:34-35There 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 15:26-27For 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 6:6Nevertheless, 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 fifthpart thereof unto thy estimation. Jump to Previous AddAddethAughtDesireFifthOne-FifthOughtPartRedeemRedeemsTenthThereofTheretoTitheTithesValueWishesJump to Next AddAddethAughtDesireFifthOne-FifthOughtPartRedeemRedeemsTenthThereofTheretoTitheTithesValueWishesLeviticus 27 1.He who makes a singular vow must be the Lord's3.The estimation of the person9.of a beast given by vow14.of a house16.of a field, and the redemption thereof28.No devoted thing may be redeemed30.The tithe may not be changedIf a man wishes to redeem part of his titheIn the context of ancient Israel, the tithe was a tenth of one's produce or income dedicated to the Lord, as outlined in Leviticus 27:30. This system was part of the Mosaic Law, serving both religious and practical purposes, supporting the Levitical priesthood and the community. The option to redeem, or buy back, part of the tithe indicates flexibility within the law, allowing individuals to retain some of their produce or goods if necessary. This reflects God's understanding of human needs and circumstances, providing a way for individuals to manage their resources while still fulfilling their obligations to God. he must add a fifth to its value
The requirement to add a fifth (20%) to the value of the tithe being redeemed underscores the seriousness of the commitment to God. This additional cost served as a deterrent against casually redeeming tithes and ensured that the sanctity of the tithe was maintained. It also reflects the principle of restitution found elsewhere in the Law, where additional compensation is required when something dedicated to God is reclaimed (seeLeviticus 5:16). This principle can be seen as a type of Christ, who paid the ultimate price for humanity's redemption, going beyond what was required to restore the relationship between God and man. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God on Mount Sinai. He served as the mediator between God and the Israelites, conveying God's commandments to them. 2. The IsraelitesThe recipients of the laws in Leviticus, including the instructions on tithes and offerings. They were God's chosen people, set apart to live according to His statutes. 3. The TabernacleThe central place of worship for the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness. It was where offerings and tithes were brought and dedicated to God. Teaching Points Understanding the TitheLeviticus 27:31 states, "If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value." This highlights the sacredness of the tithe and the cost of reclaiming it for personal use. The tithe was a tenth of one's produce or income, dedicated to God, signifying trust and obedience. The Principle of RedemptionThe addition of a fifth (20%) to redeem a tithe underscores the principle of restitution and the seriousness of vows made to God. It teaches us about the cost of prioritizing personal needs over commitments to God. Faithfulness in GivingThe passage encourages believers to be faithful in their financial commitments to God. It serves as a reminder that our resources are ultimately God's provision, and we are stewards of His blessings. Holiness and ObedienceThe laws in Leviticus, including those about tithing, were given to set the Israelites apart as a holy nation. For Christians, this translates to living a life of obedience and dedication to God's commands. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 27
What does the Bible teach about tithing?
If Numbers 18:30-32 implies divine favor for faithful tithers, is there historical or archaeological evidence of widespread calamities resulting from neglected tithes?
Leviticus 27:30: If tithes of crops and animals were commanded, how should this apply to modern believers where agricultural offerings are rarely relevant?
What does the Bible say about inheritance?(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 Ifוְאִם־(wə·’im-)Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518:Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, nota manאִ֖ישׁ(’îš)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male personwishesגָּאֹ֥ל(gā·’ōl)Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 1350:To redeem, act as kinsmanto redeemיִגְאַ֛ל(yiḡ·’al)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1350:To redeem, act as kinsmanpart of his tithe,מִמַּֽעַשְׂר֑וֹ(mim·ma·‘aś·rōw)Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4643:Tenth part, tithehe must addיֹסֵ֥ף(yō·sêp̄)Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3254:To add, augmenta fifthחֲמִשִׁית֖וֹ(ḥă·mi·šî·ṯōw)Number - ordinal feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2549:Fifth, a fifthto its value.עָלָֽיו׃(‘ā·lāw)Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against
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