Leviticus 27:19 web — If he who dedicated the field will indeed redeem it, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of your valuation to…

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"If he who dedicated the field will indeed redeem it, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of your valuation to it, and it shall remain his."

— Leviticus 27:19, World English Bible

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Leviticus 27 — Context

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"'If a man dedicates to Yahweh part of the field of his possession, then your valuation shall be according to the seed for it: the sowing of a homer of barley shall be valued at fifty shekels of silver.

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If he dedicates his field from the Year of Jubilee, according to your valuation it shall stand.

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But if he dedicates his field after the Jubilee, then the priest shall reckon to him the money according to the years that remain to the Year of Jubilee; and an abatement shall be made from your valuation.

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If he who dedicated the field will indeed redeem it, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of your valuation to it, and it shall remain his.

20

If he will not redeem the field, or if he has sold the field to another man, it shall not be redeemed any more;

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but the field, when it goes out in the Jubilee, shall be holy to Yahweh, as a field devoted; it shall be owned by the priests.

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"'If he dedicates to Yahweh a field which he has bought, which is not of the field of his possession,

Leviticus 27:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 27:19 say?
Leviticus 27:19 in the World English Bible reads: “If he who dedicated the field will indeed redeem it, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of your valuation to it, and it shall remain his.”
Where is Leviticus 27:19 in the Bible?
Leviticus 27:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 27, verse 19.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 27:19.
What translation should I read Leviticus 27:19 in?
Leviticus 27:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 27:19?
Leviticus 27:19 reads (WEB): “If he who dedicated the field will indeed redeem it, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of your valuation to it, and it shall remain his.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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