Leviticus 27:20 bbe — But if he has no desire to get it back, or if he has given it for a price to another man, it may not be got back again.

Bible in Basic English

"But if he has no desire to get it back, or if he has given it for a price to another man, it may not be got back again."

— Leviticus 27:20, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 27 — Context

17

If he gives his field from the year of Jubilee, the value will be fixed by your decision.

18

But if he gives his field after the year of Jubilee, the amount of the money will be worked out by the priest in relation to the number of years till the coming year of Jubilee, and the necessary amount will be taken off your value.

19

And if the man who has given the field has a desire to get it back, let him give a fifth more than the price at which it was valued and it will be his.

20

But if he has no desire to get it back, or if he has given it for a price to another man, it may not be got back again.

21

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.

22

And if a man gives to the Lord a field which he has got for money from another, which is not part of his heritage;

23

Then the value fixed by you up to the year of Jubilee will be worked out for him by the priest, and in that day he will give the amount of your value as holy to the Lord.

Leviticus 27:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 27:20 say?
Leviticus 27:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But if he has no desire to get it back, or if he has given it for a price to another man, it may not be got back again.”
Where is Leviticus 27:20 in the Bible?
Leviticus 27:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 27, verse 20.
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 27:20.
What translation should I read Leviticus 27:20 in?
Leviticus 27:20 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 27:20?
Leviticus 27:20 reads (BBE): “But if he has no desire to get it back, or if he has given it for a price to another man, it may not be got back again.” 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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