Leviticus 27:22

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And if [a man] sanctify unto the LORD a field which he hath bought, which [is] not of the fields of his possession;

Complete Jewish Bible:

"'If he consecrates to ADONAI a field which he has bought, a field which is not part of his tribe's possession,

Berean Standard Bible:

Now if a man consecrates to the LORD a field he has purchased, which is not a part of his own property,

American Standard Version:

And if he sanctify unto Jehovah a field which he hath bought, which is not of the field of his possession;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And if a man sanctify^{H6942} unto the LORD^{H3068} a field^{H7704} which he hath bought^{H4736}, which is not of the fields^{H7704} of his possession^{H272};

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Commentary for Leviticus 27:22

1. Themes of Leviticus 27:22:
- Dedication to God: The verse addresses the concept of dedicating property to the Lord, which reflects the broader theme of consecrating items or land to sacred use.
- Voluntary Offerings: It highlights the voluntary nature of such dedications, emphasizing personal piety and devotion beyond the required sacrifices and offerings.
- Valuation and Redemption: The chapter deals with the valuation of dedicated items and the conditions under which they could be redeemed, indicating a system for assessing the worth of offerings and allowing for their potential return.

2. Historical Context:
- The Book of Leviticus: This book is part of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses, and contains laws and regulations for the religious and moral life of the ancient Israelites. It is set after the Exodus from Egypt and before the conquest of Canaan.
- The Israelite Economy: The laws in Leviticus, including those on dedicating fields, reflect the agrarian society of Israel during this period. Land was a primary source of wealth and sustenance, and its dedication to God was a significant religious and economic act.
- The Sanctuary and Priesthood: The dedicated fields would have benefited the sanctuary and its priesthood, providing resources for the maintenance of worship and the support of those who served at the tabernacle (and later the temple).
- Cultic Practice: The practice of dedicating fields to God would have been part of the broader cultic practices of the Israelites, which included various forms of sacrifices and offerings designed to honor God and maintain the covenant relationship between God and Israel.

In summary, Leviticus 27:22 deals with the theme of dedicating property to God, reflecting personal devotion within the religious and economic structures of ancient Israelite society. It is part of a larger legal code aimed at guiding the worship and daily life of the Israelites during the time of Moses.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H6942
   There are 153 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָדַשׁ
   Transliteration: qâdash
   Pronunciation: kaw-dash'
   Description: a primitive root; to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally); appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy(-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify(-ied one, self), [idiom] wholly.
   
2. 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.
   
3. Strong's Number: H7704
   There are 309 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׂדֶה
   Transliteration: sâdeh
   Pronunciation: saw-deh'
   Description: or שָׂדַי; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field (as flat); country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild.
   
4. Strong's Number: H4736
   There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִקְנָה
   Transliteration: miqnâh
   Pronunciation: mik-naw'
   Description: feminine of מִקְנֶה; properly, a buying, i.e. acquisition; concretely, a piece of property (land or living); also the sum paid; (he that is) bought, possession, piece, purchase.
   
5. Strong's Number: H272
   There are 190 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲחֻזָּה
   Transliteration: ʼăchuzzâh
   Pronunciation: akh-ooz-zaw'
   Description: feminine passive participle from אָחַז; something seized, i.e. a possession (especially of land); possession.