King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And if [it be] a beast, whereof men bring an offering unto the LORD, all that [any man] giveth of such unto the LORD shall be holy.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"'If the vow is for the value of an animal of the kind used when people bring an offering to ADONAI, all that a person gives of such animals to ADONAI will be holy.
Berean Standard Bible:
If he vows an animal that may be brought as an offering to the LORD, any such animal given to the LORD shall be holy.
American Standard Version:
And if it be a beast, whereof men offer an oblation unto Jehovah, all that any man giveth of such unto Jehovah shall be holy.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And if it be a beast{H929}, whereof men bring{H7126} an offering{H7133} unto the LORD{H3068}, all that any man giveth{H5414} of such unto the LORD{H3068} shall be holy{H6944}.
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Commentary for Leviticus 27:9
1. Themes of Leviticus 27:9:
- Holiness and Consecration: The verse emphasizes that any animal offered to the Lord becomes holy, highlighting the concept of setting apart for sacred use that which is given to God.
- Sacrificial System: It reflects the detailed sacrificial system of ancient Israel, where various offerings were made to God, including animal sacrifices.
- Personal Commitment: The verse suggests that the act of giving to the Lord is a personal commitment, and whatever is dedicated in this manner becomes the Lord's property and is to be treated with reverence.
2. Historical Context:
- Leviticus is the third book of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses. It contains laws and regulations given to the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt, while they were encamped at Mount Sinai.
- The book is a manual for priests, focusing on rituals, sacrifices, and moral and ritual purity, designed to guide the Israelites in their worship and daily life to maintain a holy community.
- Leviticus 27 deals specifically with vows and dedicating items or persons to the Lord. In the context of verse 9, the Israelites are instructed on how to handle animals that have been vowed as offerings. Once dedicated, these animals could not be redeemed or exchanged; they were to be used for the intended sacred purpose.
- This passage reflects the economic and religious life of ancient Israel, where livestock was a significant part of personal wealth and a common form of offering to God.
In summary, Leviticus 27:9 is situated within a larger context of laws concerning vows and offerings. It underscores the sanctity of dedicating animals for sacrificial purposes, which was an integral part of the religious practices of the Israelites during the time of Moses.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: 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. - 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. - 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. - Strong's Number: H5414
There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָתַן
Transliteration: nâthan
Pronunciation: naw-than'
Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. - 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.