New International Version“’If what they vowed is an animal that is acceptable as an offering to the LORD, such an animal given to the LORD becomes holy.
New Living Translation“If your vow involves giving an animal that is acceptable as an offering to the LORD, any gift to the LORD will be considered holy.
English Standard Version“If the vow is an animal that may be offered as an offering to the LORD, all of it that he gives to the LORD is holy.
Berean Standard BibleIf he vows an animal that may be brought as an offering to the LORD, any such animal given to the LORD shall be holy.
King James BibleAnd if it be a beast, whereof men bring an offering unto the LORD, all that any man giveth of such unto the LORD shall be holy.
New King James Version‘If it is an animal that men may bring as an offering to the LORD, all that anyone gives to the LORD shall be holy.
New American Standard Bible‘Now if it is an animal of the kind that one can present as an offering to the LORD, any such animal that one gives to the LORD shall be holy.
NASB 1995‘Now if it is an animal of the kind which men can present as an offering to the LORD, any such that one gives to the LORD shall be holy.
NASB 1977‘Now if it is an animal of the kind which men can present as an offering to the LORD, any such that one gives to the LORD shall be holy.
Legacy Standard Bible‘Now if it is an animal of the kind which men can bring near as an offering to Yahweh, any such that one gives to Yahweh shall be holy.
Amplified Bible‘Now if it is an animal of the kind which men can present as an offering to the LORD, any such that one gives to the LORD shall be holy.
Christian Standard Bible“If the vow involves one of the animals that may be brought as an offering to the LORD, any of these he gives to the LORD will be holy.
Holman Christian Standard BibleIf the vow involves one of the animals that may be brought as an offering to the LORD, any of these he gives to the LORD will be holy.
American Standard VersionAnd if it be a beast, whereof men offer an oblation unto Jehovah, all that any man giveth of such unto Jehovah shall be holy.
Contemporary English VersionIf you promise to sacrifice an animal to me, it becomes holy, and there is no way you can set it free.
English Revised VersionAnd if it be a beast, whereof men offer an oblation unto the LORD, all that any man giveth of such unto the LORD shall be holy.
GOD'S WORD® Translation"If [the vow] is to give the kind of animal that people offer to the LORD, it will be considered holy.
Good News TranslationIf your vow concerns an animal that is acceptable as an offering to the LORD, then every gift made to the LORD is sacred,
International Standard Version"If it's an animal from which they make an offering to the LORD, everything that he gives to the LORD from it will be holy.
NET Bible"'If what is vowed is a kind of animal from which an offering may be presented to the LORD, anything which he gives to the LORD from this kind of animal will be holy.
New Heart English Bible"'If it is an animal, of which men offer an offering to the LORD, all that any man gives of such to the LORD becomes holy.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd if it shall be a beast of which men bring an offering to the LORD, all that any man giveth of such to the LORD shall be holy. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIf he vows an animal that may be brought as an offering to the LORD, any such animal given to the LORD shall be holy.
World English Bible“‘If it is an animal of which men offer an offering to Yahweh, all that any man gives of such to Yahweh becomes holy. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd if [it is] a beast of which they bring near [as] an offering to YHWH, all that [one] gives of it to YHWH is holy;
Young's Literal Translation And if it is a beast of which they bring near an offering to Jehovah, all that one giveth of it to Jehovah is holy;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd if cattle which they shall make an offering from them to Jehovah, all which he shall give from it to Jehovah shall be holy. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut a beast that may be sacrificed to the Lord, if ally one shall vow, shall be holy,
Catholic Public Domain VersionBut an animal which could be immolated to the Lord, if anyone has vowed it, shall be holy,
New American BibleIf the offering vowed to the LORD is an animal that may be sacrificed, every such animal given to the LORD becomes sacred.
New Revised Standard VersionIf it concerns an animal that may be brought as an offering to the LORD, any such that may be given to the LORD shall be holy. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if it is an animal whereof men bring an offering to the LORD, all that any man gives of such to the LORD shall be holy.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd if it is a beast from which they bring a gift to LORD JEHOVAH, all that he gives of it to LORD JEHOVAH shall be holy. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And if it be a beast, whereof men bring an offering unto the LORD, all that any man giveth of such unto the LORD shall be holy.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd if it be from the cattle that are offered as a gift to the Lord, whoever shall offer one of these to the Lord, it shall be holy.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Rules about Valuations… 8But if the one making the vow is too poor to pay the valuation, he is to present the person before the priest, who shall set the value according to what the one making the vow can afford. 9If he vowsananimalthatmay be broughtas an offeringto the LORD,anysuch animalgivento the LORDshall beholy.10He must not replace it or exchange it, either good for bad or bad for good. But if he does substitute one animal for another, both that animal and its substitute will be holy.…
Cross References Exodus 13:12you are to present to the LORD the firstborn male of every womb. All the firstborn males of your livestock belong to the LORD.
Numbers 18:17But you must not redeem the firstborn of an ox, a sheep, or a goat; they are holy. You are to splatter their blood on the altar and burn their fat as a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
Deuteronomy 15:19You must set apart to the LORD your God every firstborn male produced by your herds and flocks. You are not to put the firstborn of your oxen to work, nor are you to shear the firstborn of your flock.
1 Samuel 1:24-28Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. / And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli. / “Please, my lord,” said Hannah, “as surely as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. ...
2 Chronicles 29:31-33Then Hezekiah said, “Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings. / The number of burnt offerings the assembly brought was seventy bulls, a hundred rams, and two hundred lambs; all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD. / And the consecrated offerings were six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep.
Nehemiah 10:36And we will bring the firstborn of our sons and our livestock, as it is written in the Law, and will bring the firstborn of our herds and flocks to the house of our God, to the priests who minister in the house of our God.
Ezekiel 44:30The best of all the firstfruits and of every contribution from all your offerings will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest, so that a blessing may rest upon your homes.
Malachi 1:14“But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations.
Matthew 5:17Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.
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 2:22-24And when the time of purification according to the Law of Moses was complete, His parents brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord / (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”), / and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
John 1:29The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Romans 12:1Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
1 Corinthians 9:13Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings?
1 Corinthians 10:31So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
Treasury of Scripture And if it be a beast, whereof men bring an offering to the LORD, all that any man gives of such to the LORD shall be holy. no reference! Jump to Previous AcceptableAnimalBeastGivesHolyKindOblationOfferOfferingPresentVowedWhateverWhereofJump to Next AcceptableAnimalBeastGivesHolyKindOblationOfferOfferingPresentVowedWhateverWhereofLeviticus 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 he vows an animalIn ancient Israel, making a vow was a solemn promise to God, often involving a sacrifice or offering. Vows were voluntary but binding once made. The act of vowing an animal indicates a personal commitment to God, reflecting the seriousness of one's devotion and the desire to honor God with something of value. This practice is seen in other parts of the Old Testament, such as in Hannah's vow in 1 Samuel 1:11. that may be brought as an offering to the LORD
The animal must be one that is acceptable for sacrifice according to the Levitical laws. This typically included animals like bulls, sheep, and goats, which were considered clean and suitable for offerings. The specification underscores the importance of offering only what is deemed pure and acceptable to God, as outlined inLeviticus 1-7. This reflects the holiness and perfection required in worship and sacrifice. any such animal given to the LORD
Once an animal is vowed and given to the LORD, it is set apart for sacred use. This act of giving signifies a transfer of ownership from the individual to God, emphasizing the principle of consecration. The concept of giving to the LORD is a recurring theme in the Bible, highlighting the importance of dedicating one's best to God, as seen inProverbs 3:9. shall be holy
The term "holy" means set apart or consecrated for a divine purpose. In the context of Leviticus, holiness is a central theme, reflecting God's nature and the call for His people to be distinct from other nations. The animal, once vowed and given, becomes holy, symbolizing the transformation that occurs when something is dedicated to God. This foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who was holy and set apart for the redemption of humanity, as seen inHebrews 10:10. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God on Mount Sinai and communicated them to the Israelites. 2. The IsraelitesThe recipients of the Levitical laws, including the instructions on vows and offerings. 3. The LORD (Yahweh)The God of Israel, to whom the offerings and vows are made. 4. The TabernacleThe place where offerings were brought and presented to the LORD. 5. Vows and OfferingsThe specific context of Leviticus 27, dealing with the dedication of animals to God. Teaching Points The Holiness of OfferingsWhen an animal is vowed to the LORD, it becomes holy, set apart for God's purposes. This underscores the sacredness of our commitments to God. The Seriousness of VowsMaking a vow to God is a serious matter. It requires careful consideration and a commitment to follow through, reflecting our integrity and faithfulness. Dedication to GodJust as animals were dedicated to God, we are called to dedicate our lives to Him, living in a way that honors and glorifies Him. The Cost of WorshipTrue worship involves sacrifice and giving up something valuable. This principle challenges us to consider what we are willing to offer to God in our lives. Spiritual SacrificesIn the New Testament context, we are called to offer spiritual sacrifices, such as our time, talents, and resources, as acts of worship and service to God. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 27
Leviticus 27:9–10: Why would a sacred vow be transferable or exchangeable if the offering is truly consecrated to God?
What is the purpose of a peace offering?
What is a votive offering?
How do Leviticus 22's rules compare with New Testament teachings on grace and accessibility for all believers?(9) And if it be a beast, whereof men bring an offering.--That is, if what a man vows consists of sacrificial quadrupeds, viz., bullocks, sheep, or goats. Shall be holy.--That is, must not be redeemed at all. They were delivered to the sanctuary: they were sold by the priests to those Israelites who required them as sacrifices for the altar, and the money expended in the maintenance of the service. Verses 9, 10. - In case a clean animal is vowed to the Lord, it is not to be exchanged for another on the plea of not being good enough or being too good for sacrifice. If any such attempt is made, both animals are to be given up and sacrificed, or, if blemished, added to the herd of the sanctuary.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew If [he vows]וְאִם־(wə·’im-)Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518:Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, notanמִמֶּ֛נָּה(mim·men·nāh)Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4480:A part of, from, out ofanimalבְּהֵמָ֔ה(bə·hê·māh)Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 929:A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animalthatאֲשֶׁ֨ר(’ă·šer)Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order thatmay be broughtיַקְרִ֧יבוּ(yaq·rî·ḇū)Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7126:To come near, approachas an offeringקָרְבָּ֖ן(qār·bān)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7133:Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial presentto the LORD,לַֽיהוָ֑ה(Yah·weh)Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelanyכֹּל֩(kōl)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everyof theseמִמֶּ֛נּוּ(mim·men·nū)Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4480:A part of, from, out ofthatאֲשֶׁ֨ר(’ă·šer)Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order thathe givesיִתֵּ֥ן(yit·tên)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414:To give, put, setto the LORDלַיהוָ֖ה(Yah·weh)Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelwill beיִֽהְיֶה־(yih·yeh-)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, beholy.קֹּֽדֶשׁ׃(qō·ḏeš)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6944:A sacred place, thing, sanctity
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