Leviticus 27:32 bbe — And a tenth part of the herd and of the flock, whatever goes under the rod of the valuer, will be holy to the Lord.

Bible in Basic English

"And a tenth part of the herd and of the flock, whatever goes under the rod of the valuer, will be holy to the Lord."

— Leviticus 27:32, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 27 — Context

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.

32

And a tenth part of the herd and of the flock, whatever goes under the rod of the valuer, will be holy to the Lord.

33

He may not make search to see if it is good or bad, or make any changes in it; and if he makes exchange of it for another, the two will be holy; he will not get them back again.

34

These are the orders which the Lord gave to Moses for the children of Israel in Mount Sinai.

Leviticus 27:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 27:32 say?
Leviticus 27:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And a tenth part of the herd and of the flock, whatever goes under the rod of the valuer, will be holy to the Lord.”
Where is Leviticus 27:32 in the Bible?
Leviticus 27:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 27, verse 32.
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 27:32.
What translation should I read Leviticus 27:32 in?
Leviticus 27:32 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 27:32?
Leviticus 27:32 reads (BBE): “And a tenth part of the herd and of the flock, whatever goes under the rod of the valuer, will be 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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