Leviticus 27:28 bbe — But nothing which a man has given completely to the Lord, out of all his property, of man or beast, or of the land whic…

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"But nothing which a man has given completely to the Lord, out of all his property, of man or beast, or of the land which is his heritage, may be given away or got back in exchange for money; anything completely given is most holy to the Lord."

— Leviticus 27:28, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 27:28 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “Notwithstanding no devoted thing, that a man shall devote unto the Lord of all that he hath, both of man and beast, and of the field of his possession, shall be sold or redeemed: every devoted thing is most holy unto the Lord.”

  • WEB

    “"'Notwithstanding, no devoted thing, that a man shall devote to Yahweh of all that he has, whether of man or animal, or of the field of his possession, shall be sold or redeemed: every devoted thing is most holy to Yahweh.”

Leviticus 27 — Context

25

And let all your values be based on the shekel of the holy place, that is, twenty gerahs to the shekel.

26

But a man may not give by oath to the Lord the first-fruits of cattle which are offered to the Lord: if it is an ox or a sheep it is the Lord's.

27

And if it is an unclean beast, then the owner of it may give money to get it back, in agreement with the value fixed by you, by giving a fifth more; or if it is not taken back, let it be given for money in agreement with your valuing.

28

But nothing which a man has given completely to the Lord, out of all his property, of man or beast, or of the land which is his heritage, may be given away or got back in exchange for money; anything completely given is most holy to the Lord.

29

Any man given completely to the Lord may not be got back: he is certainly to be put to death.

30

And every tenth part of the land, of the seed planted, or of the fruit of trees, is holy to the Lord.

31

And if a man has a desire to get back any of the tenth part which he has given, let him give a fifth more.

Leviticus 27:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 27:28 say?
Leviticus 27:28 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But nothing which a man has given completely to the Lord, out of all his property, of man or beast, or of the land which is his heritage, may be given away or got back in exchange for money; anything completely given is most holy to the Lord.”
Where is Leviticus 27:28 in the Bible?
Leviticus 27:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 27, verse 28.
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 27:28.
What translation should I read Leviticus 27:28 in?
Leviticus 27:28 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 27:28?
Leviticus 27:28 reads (BBE): “But nothing which a man has given completely to the Lord, out of all his property, of man or beast, or of the land which is his heritage, may be given away or got back in exchange for money; anything completely given is most holy to the Lord.” 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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