King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The owner is not to inquire whether the animal is good or bad, and he cannot exchange it; if he does exchange it, both it and the one he substituted for it will be holy; it cannot be redeemed.'"
Berean Standard Bible:
He must not inspect whether it is good or bad, and he shall not make any substitution. But if he does make a substitution, both the animal and its substitute shall become holy; they cannot be redeemed.’”
American Standard Version:
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 that for which it is changed shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
He shall not search{H1239} whether it be good{H2896} or bad{H7451}, neither shall he change{H4171} it: and if he change{H4171} it at all{H4171}, then both it and the change{H8545} thereof shall be holy{H6944}; it shall not be redeemed{H1350}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 27:10
- 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.
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Commentary for Leviticus 27:33
Leviticus 27:33 is part of a broader legal and ritual code given to the Israelites by God through Moses. This particular verse is situated within a chapter that deals with the law of dedications, where individuals might consecrate people, animals, or land to the Lord. The verse speaks to the irreversibility of such dedications. Once something has been devoted to God, it cannot be reclaimed for personal use; it must be wholly given over to the sanctuary or priest. The owner is not to scrutinize the quality or condition of the item (good or bad) after it has been dedicated. If the owner attempts to exchange the dedicated item, both the original offering and the substitute become irredeemable and must be used for sacred purposes.
This law emphasizes the seriousness with which the Israelites were to regard their vows and offerings to God. It served to maintain the sanctity of what was dedicated and to prevent owners from offering something to God and then reconsidering its value and trying to keep the best for themselves. The historical context reflects the religious and social structure of ancient Israel, where such laws were instrumental in maintaining the integrity of worship and the support of the priesthood and the sanctuary. The theme of holiness is central, reinforcing the idea that what is dedicated to God is set apart and must not be treated casually or with duplicity.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1239
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּקַר
Transliteration: bâqar
Pronunciation: baw-kar
Description: a primitive root; properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider; (make) inquire (-ry), (make) search, seek out. - 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: 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: 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. - Strong's Number: H1350
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גָּאַל
Transliteration: gâʼal
Pronunciation: gaw-al'
Description: a primitive root, to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e.; to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.); [idiom] in any wise, [idiom] at all, avenger, deliver, (do, perform the part of near, next) kinsfolk(-man), purchase, ransom, redeem(-er), revenger.