Leviticus 27:24 web — In the Year of Jubilee the field shall return to him from whom it was bought, even to him to whom the possession of the…

World English Bible

"In the Year of Jubilee the field shall return to him from whom it was bought, even to him to whom the possession of the land belongs."

— Leviticus 27:24, World English Bible

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Leviticus 27 — Context

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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,

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then the priest shall reckon to him the worth of your valuation up to the Year of Jubilee; and he shall give your valuation on that day, as a holy thing to Yahweh.

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In the Year of Jubilee the field shall return to him from whom it was bought, even to him to whom the possession of the land belongs.

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All your valuations shall be according to the shekel of the sanctuary: twenty gerahs to the shekel.

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"'Only the firstborn among animals, which is made a firstborn to Yahweh, no man may dedicate it; whether an ox or sheep, it is Yahweh's.

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If it is an unclean animal, then he shall buy it back according to your valuation, and shall add to it the fifth part of it: or if it isn't redeemed, then it shall be sold according to your valuation.

Leviticus 27:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 27:24 say?
Leviticus 27:24 in the World English Bible reads: “In the Year of Jubilee the field shall return to him from whom it was bought, even to him to whom the possession of the land belongs.”
Where is Leviticus 27:24 in the Bible?
Leviticus 27:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 27, verse 24.
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 27:24.
What translation should I read Leviticus 27:24 in?
Leviticus 27:24 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 27:24?
Leviticus 27:24 reads (WEB): “In the Year of Jubilee the field shall return to him from whom it was bought, even to him to whom the possession of the land belongs.” 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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