Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If the one who dedicates their house wishes to redeem it, they must add a fifth to its value, and the house will again become theirs. New Living Translation If the person who dedicated the house wants to buy it back, he must pay the value set by the priest, plus 20 percent. Then the house will again be his. English Standard Version And if the donor wishes to redeem his house, he shall add a fifth to the valuation price, and it shall be his. Berean Standard Bible But if he who consecrated his house redeems it, he must add a fifth to the assessed value, and it will belong to him. Berean Literal Bible And if he who dedicated it would redeem his house, then he must add a fifth of the silver of your valuation to it, and it shall be his. King James Bible 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. New King James Version If he who dedicated it wants to redeem his house, then he must add one-fifth of the money of your valuation to it, and it shall be his. New American Standard Bible Yet if the one who consecrates it should want to redeem his house, then he shall add a fifth of your assessment price to it, so that it may be his. NASB 1995 Yet if the one who consecrates it should wish to redeem his house, then he shall add one-fifth of your valuation price to it, so that it may be his. NASB 1977 ‘Yet if the one who consecrates it should wish to redeem his house, then he shall add one-fifth of your valuation price to it, so that it may be his. Legacy Standard Bible Yet if the one who sets it apart as holy should wish to redeem his house, then he shall add one-fifth of your valuation price to it, so that it may be his. Amplified Bible If the one who consecrates his house should wish to redeem it, then he shall add one-fifth of your valuation price to it, so that it may be his. Berean Annotated Bible But if he who consecrated his house redeems it, he must add a fifth to the assessed value, and it will belong to him. Christian Standard Bible But if the one who consecrated his house redeems it, he must add a fifth to the assessed value, and it will be his. Holman Christian Standard Bible But if the one who consecrated his house redeems it, he must add a fifth to the assessed value, and it will be his.” American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version But if you decide to buy it back, you must pay an additional 20 percent. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation If you want to buy it back, you must pay its full value plus one-fifth more. Good News Translation If you wish to buy your house back, you must pay the price plus an additional 20 percent. International Standard Version And if he that consecrated it wishes to redeem his house, he is to add one fifth to your valuation, after which it is to belong to him. NET Bible If the one who consecrates it redeems his house, he must add to it one fifth of its conversion value in silver, and it will belong to him. New Heart English Bible If he who dedicates it will redeem his house, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of your valuation to it, and it shall be his. Webster's Bible Translation And if he that sanctified it will redeem his house, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of thy estimation to it, and it shall be his. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut if he who consecrated his house redeems it, he must add a fifth to the assessed value, and it will belong to him. World English Bible If he who dedicates it will redeem his house, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of your valuation to it, and it shall be his. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand if he who is sanctifying redeems his house, then he has added a fifth of the money of your valuation to it, and it has become his. Berean Literal Bible And if he who dedicated it would redeem his house, then he must add a fifth of the silver of your valuation to it, and it shall be his. Young's Literal Translation and if he who is sanctifying doth redeem his house, then he hath added a fifth of the money of thy valuation to it, and it hath become his. Smith's Literal Translation And if he consecrating shall redeem his house, and he shall add the fifth of the silver of thy estimation upon it, and it was to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if he that vowed, will redeem it, he shall give the fifth part of the estimation over and above, and shall have the house. Catholic Public Domain Version But if he who vowed it was willing to redeem it, he shall give a fifth part beyond the estimation, and he shall have the house. New American Bible A person dedicating a house who then wishes to redeem it shall pay one fifth more than the price thus established, and then it will again belong to that individual. New Revised Standard Version And if the one who consecrates the house wishes to redeem it, one-fifth shall be added to its assessed value, and it shall revert to the original owner. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if he who sanctified it will redeem his house, then he shall add a fifth of the money of its estimation to it, and it shall be his. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if he who hallows will repurchase his household, he will add one fifth the money of its price to it and it will be his. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And if he that sanctified it will redeem his house, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of thy valuation unto it, and it shall be his. Brenton Septuagint Translation And if he that has sanctified it should redeem his house, he shall add to it the fifth part of the money of the valuation, and it shall be his. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Rules about Valuations…14Now if a man consecrates his house as holy to the LORD, then the priest shall value it either as good or bad. The price will stand just as the priest values it. 15But if he who consecrated his house redeems it, he must add a fifth to the assessed value, and it will belong to him. 16If a man consecrates to the LORD a parcel of his land, then your valuation shall be proportional to the seed required for it—fifty shekels of silver for every homer of barley seed.… Cross References But if he who consecrated his house redeems it, Leviticus 25:29-30 If a man sells a house in a walled city, he retains his right of redemption until a full year after its sale; during that year it may be redeemed. / If it is not redeemed by the end of a full year, then the house in the walled city is permanently transferred to its buyer and his descendants. It is not to be released in the Jubilee. Leviticus 25:33 So whatever belongs to the Levites may be redeemed—a house sold in a city they possess—and must be released in the Jubilee, because the houses in the cities of the Levites are their possession among the Israelites. he must add a fifth to the assessed value, Leviticus 5:16 Regarding any holy thing he has harmed, he must make restitution by adding a fifth of its value to it and giving it to the priest, who will make atonement on his behalf with the ram as a guilt offering, and he will be forgiven. Leviticus 22:14 If anyone eats a sacred offering in error, he must add a fifth to its value and give the sacred offering to the priest. Numbers 5:7 and must confess the sin he has committed. He must make full restitution, add a fifth to its value, and give all this to the one he has wronged. and it will belong to him. Leviticus 25:27 he shall calculate the years since its sale, repay the balance to the man to whom he sold it, and return to his property. Ruth 4:3-5 And he said to the kinsman-redeemer, “Naomi, who has returned from the land of Moab, is selling the piece of land that belonged to our brother Elimelech. / I thought I should inform you that you may buy it back in the presence of those seated here and in the presence of the elders of my people. If you want to redeem it, do so. But if you will not redeem it, tell me so I may know, because there is no one but you to redeem it, and I am next after you.” “I will redeem it,” he replied. / Then Boaz said, “On the day you buy the land from Naomi and also from Ruth the Moabitess, you must also acquire the widow of the deceased in order to raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance.” Jeremiah 32:7-8 Behold! Hanamel, the son of your uncle Shallum, is coming to you to say, ‘Buy for yourself my field in Anathoth, for you have the right of redemption to buy it.’ / Then, as the LORD had said, my cousin Hanamel came to me in the courtyard of the guard and urged me, ‘Please buy my field in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, for you own the right of inheritance and redemption. Buy it for yourself.’” Then I knew that this was the word of the LORD. Numbers 18:16 You are to pay the redemption price for a month-old male according to your valuation: five shekels of silver, according to the sanctuary shekel, which is twenty gerahs. Exodus 30:12-16 “When you take a census of the Israelites to number them, each man must pay the LORD a ransom for his life when he is counted. Then no plague will come upon them when they are numbered. / Everyone who crosses over to those counted must pay a half shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, which weighs twenty gerahs. This half shekel is an offering to the LORD. / Everyone twenty years of age or older who crosses over must give this offering to the LORD. … Deuteronomy 23:21-23 If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin. / But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin. / Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth. Numbers 30:2 If a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word; he must do everything he has promised. Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow. / It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. Acts 5:1-4 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. / With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet. / Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? … Matthew 5:33-37 Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. … 1 Samuel 1:11 And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.” Treasury of Scripture And if he that sanctified it will redeem his house, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of your estimation to it, and it shall be his. then he shall add Leviticus 27:13 But if he will at all redeem it, then he shall add a fifth part thereof unto thy estimation. Jump to Previous Add Added Consecrates Dedicates Desire Estimation Fifth House Money One-Fifth Owner Part Price Redeem Redeems Sanctified Sanctifying Valuation Value Wish WishesJump to Next Add Added Consecrates Dedicates Desire Estimation Fifth House Money One-Fifth Owner Part Price Redeem Redeems Sanctified Sanctifying Valuation Value Wish WishesLeviticus 27 1. He who makes a singular vow must be the Lord's3. The estimation of the person 9. of a beast given by vow 14. of a house 16. of a field, and the redemption thereof 28. No devoted thing may be redeemed 30. The tithe may not be changed But if he who consecrated his house redeems it, In the context of Leviticus, consecration refers to setting something apart for God. This could be a house, land, or other possessions. The act of consecrating a house indicates a dedication to God, often for religious purposes or as a vow. Redemption here implies the owner wishes to reclaim the house for personal use. This reflects the broader biblical theme of redemption, where something set apart or lost is restored. The concept of redemption is central to the Bible, foreshadowing the ultimate redemption through Jesus Christ. he must add a fifth to the assessed value, and it will belong to him. Persons / Places / Events 1. Moses- The author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God on Mount Sinai and communicated them to the Israelites. 2. Israelites - The people to whom the laws in Leviticus were given, as they were forming a covenant community under God's guidance. 3. Tabernacle - The central place of worship for the Israelites, where offerings and vows were made. 4. Priests - The mediators between God and the Israelites, responsible for overseeing the fulfillment of vows and offerings. 5. Vows - Commitments made by individuals to dedicate something to God, which could include property, animals, or personal service. Teaching Points The Sanctity of VowsVows made to God are sacred and should be taken seriously. They reflect a commitment to honor God with our resources and lives. Redemption and Restoration The provision for redeeming a vowed property with an additional fifth of its value (Leviticus 27:15) illustrates God's grace and the opportunity for restoration. Integrity in Worship Our worship and commitments to God should be marked by integrity and sincerity, reflecting a heart fully devoted to Him. Financial Stewardship The requirement to add a fifth to the value when redeeming a vow teaches us about the importance of financial integrity and stewardship in our commitments to God. Community Accountability The role of the priests in overseeing vows underscores the importance of community and accountability in our spiritual commitments. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 27:15?2. How does Leviticus 27:15 emphasize the importance of fulfilling vows to God? 3. What does redeeming a consecrated house teach about God's view on promises? 4. How does Leviticus 27:15 connect with Jesus' teachings on integrity in Matthew 5:37? 5. In what ways can we apply the principle of redemption in our daily lives? 6. How does the concept of adding a fifth to the value reflect God's justice? 7. What does Leviticus 27:15 reveal about the value of personal vows in biblical times? 8. How does Leviticus 27:15 reflect the importance of redemption in the Old Testament? 9. Why is a fifth added to the valuation in Leviticus 27:15? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 27? 11. Leviticus 27:7-8: How can the poor be expected to fulfill vow payments that might exceed their means, and does this system promote inequality? 12. Leviticus 27:21: How could God's law ordain that consecrated lands revert to the priests, potentially creating a power imbalance? 13. Leviticus 27:9-10: Why would a sacred vow be transferable or exchangeable if the offering is truly consecrated to God? 14. How does ambition align with serving God? What Does Leviticus 27:15 Mean But• The verse begins with a contrast, recalling that a house already dedicated to the LORD (Leviticus 27:14) was considered holy. • “But” signals an exception to the normal permanent transfer: God makes room for a change of heart without breaking the vow. • Cross reference: Leviticus 5:15-16 likewise allows restitution “plus one-fifth,” showing God’s consistent pattern of grace—sin or change is costly, yet forgiveness is available. If he who consecrated his house • The owner himself—not a relative or buyer—retains responsibility. A vow is personal (Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 “When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it”). • Consecrating a house placed everyday life under God’s ownership, illustrating Romans 12:1 where believers offer their “bodies as a living sacrifice.” Redeems it • To redeem means to buy back what was given to God. • This option shows God values willing devotion more than forced possession (2 Corinthians 9:7 “God loves a cheerful giver”). • It also foreshadows Christ, our Redeemer, who pays the price for what already belongs to God (1 Peter 1:18-19). He must add a fifth to the assessed value • The priest had already set the valuation (Leviticus 27:14). Adding 20 percent: – Guards against casual vows by making reversal costly. – Compensates the sanctuary for any lost income. • Cross reference: Numbers 5:7 urges a similar “one-fifth” addition in restitution, stressing both justice and mercy. • Practically, it teaches that holiness has value; treating sacred things lightly carries a price (Hebrews 10:29). And it will belong to him • Once the extra payment is made, ownership fully returns without lingering guilt or obligation. • This closure highlights God’s orderly system: vows, valuations, redemptions—all honored (1 Corinthians 14:33 “God is not a God of disorder”). • The principle extends to believers today: integrity in commitments, financial or otherwise, keeps fellowship clear (Matthew 5:37 “Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’”). summary Leviticus 27:15 teaches that a house devoted to God can be bought back by its owner, but only by adding 20 percent to the priest’s valuation. The clause underscores the seriousness of vows, the value God places on holiness, and His gracious provision for repentance without negating commitment. It calls believers to take promises seriously, honor God with tangible faithfulness, and respect the cost of redemption—a theme ultimately fulfilled in Christ’s own redemptive payment for us. (15) And if he that sanctified it will redeem his house.--Though the net price thus fixed by the priest is all that anyone else who wishes to buy it has to pay for the house, yet if the former owner of it, or, according to the practice which obtained during the second Temple, his son, wife, or nearest of kin, wishes to redeem it, he is to add one-fifth more than the valuation price, just as in the case of animals, and for the same reason, that is, for taking back a thing which he once promised to the Lord. (See Leviticus 27:13.)Hebrew But ifוְאִ֨ם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not he who consecrated הַמַּקְדִּ֔ישׁ (ham·maq·dîš) Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated his house בֵּית֑וֹ (bê·ṯōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house redeems יִגְאַ֖ל (yiḡ·’al) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1350: To redeem, act as kinsman it, אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case he must add וְ֠יָסַף (wə·yā·sap̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3254: To add, augment a fifth חֲמִישִׁ֧ית (ḥă·mî·šîṯ) Number - ordinal feminine singular construct Strong's 2549: Fifth, a fifth to עָלָ֖יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the assessed עֶרְכְּךָ֛ (‘er·kə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6187: A pile, equipment, estimate value, כֶּֽסֶף־ (ke·sep̄-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3701: Silver, money and it will belong וְהָ֥יָה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be to him. לֽוֹ׃ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew Links Leviticus 27:15 NIVLeviticus 27:15 NLT Leviticus 27:15 ESV Leviticus 27:15 NASB Leviticus 27:15 KJV Leviticus 27:15 BibleApps.com Leviticus 27:15 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 27:15 Chinese Bible Leviticus 27:15 French Bible Leviticus 27:15 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 27:15 If he who dedicates it will redeem (Le Lv Lev.) |
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