Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Every tithe of the herd and flock—every tenth animal that passes under the shepherd’s rod—will be holy to the LORD. New Living Translation Count off every tenth animal from your herds and flocks and set them apart for the LORD as holy. English Standard Version And every tithe of herds and flocks, every tenth animal of all that pass under the herdsman’s staff, shall be holy to the LORD. Berean Standard Bible Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD. King James Bible And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the LORD. New King James Version And concerning the tithe of the herd or the flock, of whatever passes under the rod, the tenth one shall be holy to the LORD. New American Standard Bible For every tenth part of herd or flock, whatever passes under the rod, the tenth one shall be holy to the LORD. NASB 1995 ‘For every tenth part of herd or flock, whatever passes under the rod, the tenth one shall be holy to the LORD. NASB 1977 ‘And for every tenth part of herd or flock, whatever passes under the rod, the tenth one shall be holy to the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible For every tenth part of herd or flock, whatever passes under the rod, the tenth one shall be holy to Yahweh. Amplified Bible For every tithe of the herd or flock, whatever passes under the [shepherd’s] staff, the tenth one shall be holy to the LORD. Christian Standard Bible Every tenth animal from the herd or flock, which passes under the shepherd’s rod, will be holy to the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible Every tenth animal from the herd or flock, which passes under the shepherd’s rod, will be holy to the LORD. American Standard Version And all the tithe of the herd or the flock, whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto Jehovah. Contemporary English Version When you count your flocks and herds, one out of ten of every newborn animal is holy and belongs to me, English Revised Version And all the tithe of the herd or the flock, whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Every tenth head of cattle or sheep that you counted is holy and belongs to the LORD. Good News Translation One of every ten domestic animals belongs to the LORD. When the animals are counted, every tenth one belongs to the LORD. International Standard Version All the tithes from cattle and flocks that pass under the measuring rod are sacred to the LORD. Majority Standard Bible Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd?s rod will be holy to the LORD. NET Bible All the tithe of herd or flock, everything which passes under the rod, the tenth one will be holy to the LORD. New Heart English Bible All the tithe of the herds or the flocks, whatever passes under the rod, the tenth shall be holy to the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy to the LORD. World English Bible All the tithe of the herds or the flocks, whatever passes under the rod, the tenth shall be holy to Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd all the tithe of the herd and of the flock—all that passes by under the rod—the tenth is holy to YHWH; Young's Literal Translation 'And all the tithe of the herd and of the flock -- all that passeth by under the rod -- the tenth is holy to Jehovah; Smith's Literal Translation And all the tenth of cattle and sheep, all which shall pass through under the rod, the tenth shall be holy to Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOf all the tithes of oxen, and sheep, and goats, that pass under the shepherd's rod, every tenth that cometh shall be sanctified to the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version Out of all the tithes of oxen, and sheep, and goats, which cross under the rod of the shepherd, every tenth one that arrives shall be sanctified to the Lord. New American Bible The tithes of the herd and the flock, every tenth animal that passes under the herdsman’s rod, shall be sacred to the LORD. New Revised Standard Version All tithes of herd and flock, every tenth one that passes under the shepherd’s staff, shall be holy to the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all the tithe of the herd or of the flock, even of whatever passes under the shepherd's staff, the tenth shall be holy to the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And every tenth of oxen and of sheep, everything that passes under the staff that grazes shall be holy to LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And all the tithe of the herd or the flock, whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And every tithe of oxen, and of sheep, and whatsoever may come in numbering under the rod, the tenth shall be holy to the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Instruction on Tithes…31If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value. 32Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD. 33He 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.’ ”… Cross References Numbers 18:21 Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. Deuteronomy 14:22-23 You must be sure to set aside a tenth of all the produce brought forth each year from your fields. / And you are to eat a tenth of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks, in the presence of the LORD your God at the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name, so that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always. Malachi 3:8-10 Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. / Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. Hebrews 7:5 Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. Genesis 28:22 And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.” 2 Chronicles 31:5-6 As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps. Nehemiah 10:37-38 Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. Matthew 23:23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. Luke 11:42 Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Amos 4:4 “Go to Bethel and transgress; rebel even more at Gilgal! Bring your sacrifices every morning, your tithes every three days. 1 Corinthians 16:2 On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. Deuteronomy 12:6-7 To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks. / There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you. 2 Chronicles 31:12 And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second. Treasury of Scripture And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatever passes under the rod, the tenth shall be holy to the LORD. passeth under the rod. Jeremiah 33:13 In the cities of the mountains, in the cities of the vale, and in the cities of the south, and in the land of Benjamin, and in the places about Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, shall the flocks pass again under the hands of him that telleth them, saith the LORD. Ezekiel 20:37 And I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant: Micah 7:14 Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thine heritage, which dwell solitarily in the wood, in the midst of Carmel: let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old. Jump to Previous Animal Entire Flock Flocks Goes Herd Herds Holy Part Passes Passeth Rod Shepherd's Staff Tenth Tithe Whatever WhatsoeverJump to Next Animal Entire Flock Flocks Goes Herd Herds Holy Part Passes Passeth Rod Shepherd's Staff Tenth Tithe Whatever WhatsoeverLeviticus 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 Every tenth animal This phrase refers to the practice of tithing, which is deeply rooted in the Hebrew tradition. The concept of tithing, or giving a tenth, is a recurring theme in the Bible, symbolizing the acknowledgment of God's provision and sovereignty. The Hebrew word for "tenth" is "ma'aser," which is directly related to the practice of setting apart a portion of one's increase for God. This practice is not merely a ritual but a demonstration of faith and obedience, recognizing that all blessings come from the Lord. that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God on Mount Sinai and communicated them to the Israelites. 2. The Israelites The recipients of the Levitical laws, including the instructions on tithing livestock. 3. The Shepherd Represents those responsible for counting and managing the livestock, ensuring the tithe is set apart for the Lord. 4. The LORD The covenant God of Israel, who commands the tithe as an act of worship and obedience. 5. The Tithe The tenth portion of livestock, which is consecrated and set apart as holy to the Lord. Teaching Points Holiness and DedicationThe act of setting apart every tenth animal as holy to the Lord underscores the principle of dedicating a portion of our resources to God. This teaches us about prioritizing God in our finances and resources. Faith and Trust in Provision Tithing livestock required faith that God would continue to provide. Similarly, we are called to trust God with our resources, believing that He will meet our needs. Obedience in Worship The tithe was not merely a financial transaction but an act of worship and obedience. Our giving should reflect a heart of worship and submission to God's commands. Community and Support The tithe supported the Levitical priesthood and the community's spiritual life. Our giving should also aim to support the work of the church and the needs of others. Consistency in Practice The regularity of the tithe (every tenth animal) teaches us the importance of consistency and discipline in our spiritual practices, including giving.(32) Whatsoever passeth under the rod.--That is, for the purpose of counting and tithing them. The manner in which this was done is described by the Jewish canonists as follows: "The owner is to gather all his lambs or all his calves into the fold and make a little door to it, so that two should not be able to go out at once. He is to place their dams without. As they bleat the lambs hear their voice and go out of the fold to meet them, as it is said, 'whatsoever passeth under the rod' (Leviticus 27:32), since it must pass of itself, and not be brought out by his hand. And as they come out of the fold one after another he counts them with the rod, one, two, three, etc., and the tenth which comes out, whether it be male or female, whether it be perfect or blemished, he marks it with a red mark, and says, 'This is the tithe.'" It is to this custom that the prophet alludes when he says, "I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant" (Ezekiel 20:37), that is, shall once more claim you, being marked as belonging to the Lord.Verses 32, 33. - The tithe of the cattle could neither be vowed nor redeemed. As the young oxen and sheep passed under the rod by which they were counted by the herdsman, the tenth animal was touched (the rod, according to tradition, having been dipped in red paint), and handed over to the Levites. There was to be no change made in the animals, nor was commutation allowed. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Everyוְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every tenth מַעְשַׂ֤ר (ma‘·śar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4643: Tenth part, tithe animal from the herd בָּקָר֙ (bā·qār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd or flock וָצֹ֔אן (wā·ṣōn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that passes יַעֲבֹ֖ר (ya·‘ă·ḇōr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on under תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of the shepherd’s rod הַשָּׁ֑בֶט (haš·šā·ḇeṭ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe will be יִֽהְיֶה־ (yih·yeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be holy קֹּ֖דֶשׁ (qō·ḏeš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity to the LORD. לַֽיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Leviticus 27:32 NIVLeviticus 27:32 NLT Leviticus 27:32 ESV Leviticus 27:32 NASB Leviticus 27:32 KJV Leviticus 27:32 BibleApps.com Leviticus 27:32 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 27:32 Chinese Bible Leviticus 27:32 French Bible Leviticus 27:32 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 27:32 All the tithe of the herds (Le Lv Lev.) |