Leviticus Chapter 27

Leviticus 27 in the King James Version (KJV) focuses on the redemption of people, animals, and property dedicated to the Lord. It presents guidelines for determining the value of dedications and the process of redeeming them.

This chapter establishes that people may make vows to the Lord concerning themselves or their loved ones, setting a specific value on each individual based on their gender and age. The value assessment follows a set scale outlined in the passage. To redeem someone who has been dedicated, a certain amount of money must be paid to the sanctuary.

The chapter also addresses the dedication of animals, distinguishing between clean and unclean animals. Clean animals are to be offered as sacrifices, while unclean ones can be redeemed by giving their assessed value plus an additional 20%. If someone desires to exchange an animal for another, both animals must be regarded as dedicated and cannot be redeemed.

Furthermore, Leviticus 27 discusses the dedication of houses and fields to the Lord. In these cases, the redemption process involves adding 20% to the estimated value. However, if the dedicated property is a part of a priest’s inheritance, it cannot be redeemed.

To explore the detailed context and nuances of each verse in Leviticus 27, click on the links below: