Leviticus 27:29 web — "'No one devoted, who shall be devoted from among men, shall be ransomed; he shall surely be put to death.

World English Bible

""'No one devoted, who shall be devoted from among men, shall be ransomed; he shall surely be put to death."

— Leviticus 27:29, World English Bible

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Leviticus 27 — Context

26

"'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.

27

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.

28

"'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.

29

"'No one devoted, who shall be devoted from among men, shall be ransomed; he shall surely be put to death.

30

"'All the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the trees, is Yahweh's. It is holy to Yahweh.

31

If a man redeems anything of his tithe, he shall add a fifth part to it.

32

All the tithe of the herds or the flocks, whatever passes under the rod, the tenth shall be holy to Yahweh.

Leviticus 27:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 27:29 say?
Leviticus 27:29 in the World English Bible reads: “"'No one devoted, who shall be devoted from among men, shall be ransomed; he shall surely be put to death.”
Where is Leviticus 27:29 in the Bible?
Leviticus 27:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 27, verse 29.
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 27:29.
What translation should I read Leviticus 27:29 in?
Leviticus 27:29 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 27:29?
Leviticus 27:29 reads (WEB): “"'No one devoted, who shall be devoted from among men, shall be ransomed; he shall surely be put to death.” 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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