King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
He shall not alter it, nor change it, a good for a bad, or a bad for a good: and if he shall at all change beast for beast, then it and the exchange thereof shall be holy.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He is not to exchange or replace it by substituting a good animal for a bad one or vice versa; if he does make such a substitution, both the original animal and the one replacing it will be holy.
Berean Standard Bible:
He must not replace it or exchange it, either good for bad or bad for good. But if he does substitute one animal for another, both that animal and its substitute will be holy.
American Standard Version:
He shall not alter it, nor change it, a good for a bad, or a bad for a good: and if he shall at all change beast for beast, then both it and that for which it is changed shall be holy.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
He shall not alter{H2498} it, nor change{H4171} it, a good{H2896} for a bad{H7451}, or a bad{H7451} for a good{H2896}: and if he shall at all{H4171} change{H4171} beast{H929} for beast{H929}, then it and the exchange{H8545} thereof shall be holy{H6944}.
Cross-References (KJV):
James 1:8
- A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.
Leviticus 27:15
- And if he that sanctified it will redeem his house, then he shall add the fifth [part] of the money of thy estimation unto it, and it shall be his.
Leviticus 27:33
- 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.
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Commentary for Leviticus 27:10
Leviticus 27:10 is part of a larger section in the book of Leviticus that deals with vows and dedicating items or animals to the Lord. The verse specifically addresses the sanctity of such vows, emphasizing that once something has been dedicated to God, it cannot be altered or exchanged for something of lesser value or quality. The themes here include the inviolability of vows made to God and the importance of fulfilling one's religious commitments with integrity.
In the historical context, the Israelites were establishing their religious practices and laws under the guidance of Moses, as given by God. This was a time when the concept of holiness and the proper way to approach God were being codified. The laws in Leviticus were meant to set the Israelites apart from other nations, with a focus on maintaining the purity and sanctity of all that was devoted to the Lord. This particular verse reflects the broader principle that what is dedicated to God is sacred and should not be treated casually or dishonestly. It also underscores the idea that commitments to God, once made, are to be honored without manipulation or attempts to substitute them with lesser offerings.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2498
There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָלַף
Transliteration: châlaph
Pronunciation: khaw-laf'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to slide by, i.e. (by implication) to hasten away, pass on, spring up, pierce or change; abolish, alter, change, cut off, go on forward, grow up, be over, pass (away, on, through), renew, sprout, strike through. - Strong's Number: H4171
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוּר
Transliteration: mûwr
Pronunciation: moor
Description: a primitive root; to alter; by implication, to barter, to dispose of; [idiom] at all, (ex-) change, remove. - Strong's Number: H2896
There are 517 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טוֹב
Transliteration: ṭôwb
Pronunciation: tobe
Description: from טוֹב; good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well); beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). - Strong's Number: H7451
There are 623 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רַע
Transliteration: raʻ
Pronunciation: rah
Description: from רָעַע; bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral); adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). - Strong's Number: H929
There are 172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בְּהֵמָה
Transliteration: bᵉhêmâh
Pronunciation: be-hay-maw'
Description: from an unused root (probably meaning to be mute); properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective); beast, cattle. - Strong's Number: H8545
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תְּמוּרָה
Transliteration: tᵉmûwrâh
Pronunciation: tem-oo-raw'
Description: from מוּר; barter, compensation; (ex-) change(-ing), recompense, restitution. - Strong's Number: H6944
There are 382 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֹדֶשׁ
Transliteration: qôdesh
Pronunciation: ko'-desh
Description: from קָדַשׁ; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity; consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary.