Leviticus 27:31 kjva — And if a man will at all redeem ought of his tithes, he shall add thereto the fifth part thereof.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And if a man will at all redeem ought of his tithes, he shall add thereto the fifth part thereof."

— Leviticus 27:31, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Leviticus 27 — Context

28

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.

29

None devoted, which shall be devoted of men, shall be redeemed; but shall surely be put to death.

30

And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s: it is holy unto the Lord.

31

And if a man will at all redeem ought of his tithes, he shall add thereto the fifth part thereof.

32

And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the Lord.

33

He shall not search whether it be good or bad, neither shall he change it: and if he change it at all, then both it and the change thereof shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.

34

These are the commandments, which the Lord commanded Moses for the children of Israel in mount Sinai.

Leviticus 27:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 27:31 say?
Leviticus 27:31 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And if a man will at all redeem ought of his tithes, he shall add thereto the fifth part thereof.”
Where is Leviticus 27:31 in the Bible?
Leviticus 27:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 27, verse 31.
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 27:31.
What translation should I read Leviticus 27:31 in?
Leviticus 27:31 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 27:31?
Leviticus 27:31 reads (KJVA): “And if a man will at all redeem ought of his tithes, he shall add thereto the fifth part thereof.” 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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