Leviticus 27:11

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And if [it be] any unclean beast, of which they do not offer a sacrifice unto the LORD, then he shall present the beast before the priest:

Complete Jewish Bible:

If the animal is an unclean one, such as may not be used in an offering to ADONAI, he must set it before the cohen;

Berean Standard Bible:

But if the vow involves any of the unclean animals that may not be brought as an offering to the LORD, the animal must be presented before the priest.

American Standard Version:

And if it be any unclean beast, of which they do not offer an oblation unto Jehovah, then he shall set the beast before the priest;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And if it be any unclean^{H2931} beast^{H929}, of which they do not offer^{H7126} a sacrifice^{H7133} unto the LORD^{H3068}, then he shall present^{H5975} the beast^{H929} before^{H6440} the priest^{H3548}:

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Commentary for Leviticus 27:11

1. **Themes**:
- **Holiness and Purity**: The verse emphasizes the distinction between clean and unclean animals, which is a recurring theme in Leviticus. Clean animals could be offered as sacrifices to God, while unclean animals could not. This distinction was a way to teach the Israelites about the importance of holiness and purity in their approach to God.
- **Valuation and Dedication**: Leviticus 27 deals with the dedication of people, animals, and possessions to the Lord. If an unclean animal, which could not be sacrificed, was dedicated, it had to be evaluated by the priest to determine its value. This reflects the principle of dedicating one's possessions to God and acknowledging that everything belongs to Him.
- **Law and Order**: The detailed instructions for the evaluation of dedicated animals illustrate the comprehensive nature of the Mosaic Law, which covered various aspects of life, including worship and personal property.

2. **Historical Context**:
- **Time Period**: Leviticus is set during the time of Moses, shortly after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, around the 13th century BCE. The book is part of the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, which lay the foundation for Jewish religious and civil law.
- **Purpose of the Law**: The laws in Leviticus were given to the Israelites to guide them in living as a holy nation set apart for God. They included moral, ceremonial, and dietary laws, as well as instructions for worship and the maintenance of the tabernacle.
- **Cultic Practices**: The distinction between clean and unclean animals was particularly important for the sacrificial system established in the tabernacle (and later the temple). Only certain animals could be used for sacrifices, and the priests had to ensure that the offerings were acceptable to God.

In summary, Leviticus 27:11 reflects the themes of holiness, purity, and the proper ordering of worship within the historical context of the Israelites' establishment as a nation under God's laws, as conveyed through Moses. It underscores the importance of dedicating oneself and one's possessions to God while maintaining the distinctions between the sacred and the profane.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H2931
   There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: טָמֵא
   Transliteration: ṭâmêʼ
   Pronunciation: taw-may'
   Description: from טָמֵא; foul in a religious sense; defiled, [phrase] infamous, polluted(-tion), unclean.
   
2. 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.
   
3. Strong's Number: H7126
   There are 259 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָרַב
   Transliteration: qârab
   Pronunciation: kaw-rab'
   Description: a primitive root; to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose; (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take.
   
4. Strong's Number: H7133
   There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קׇרְבָּן
   Transliteration: qorbân
   Pronunciation: kor-bawn'
   Description: or קֻרְבָּן; from קָרַב; something brought near the altar, i.e. a sacrificial present; oblation, that is offered, offering.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
6. Strong's Number: H5975
   There are 495 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָמַד
   Transliteration: ʻâmad
   Pronunciation: aw-mad'
   Description: a primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive); abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry.
   
7. Strong's Number: H6440
   There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּנִים
   Transliteration: pânîym
   Pronunciation: paw-neem'
   Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you.
   
8. Strong's Number: H3548
   There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כֹּהֵן
   Transliteration: kôhên
   Pronunciation: ko-hane'
   Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer.