Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If, however, they do not redeem the field, or if they have sold it to someone else, it can never be redeemed. New Living Translation But if he does not want to buy it back, and it is sold to someone else, the field can no longer be bought back. English Standard Version But if he does not wish to redeem the field, or if he has sold the field to another man, it shall not be redeemed anymore. Berean Standard Bible If, however, he does not redeem the field, or if he has sold it to another man, it may no longer be redeemed. King James Bible And if he will not redeem the field, or if he have sold the field to another man, it shall not be redeemed any more. New King James Version But if he does not want to redeem the field, or if he has sold the field to another man, it shall not be redeemed anymore; New American Standard Bible Yet if he does not redeem the field, but has sold the field to another person, it may no longer be redeemed; NASB 1995 ‘Yet if he will not redeem the field, but has sold the field to another man, it may no longer be redeemed; NASB 1977 ‘Yet if he will not redeem the field, but has sold the field to another man, it may no longer be redeemed; Legacy Standard Bible Yet if he will not redeem the field, but has sold the field to another man, it may no longer be redeemed; Amplified Bible If he does not redeem the field, but has sold it to another man, it may no longer be redeemed. Christian Standard Bible But if he does not redeem the field or if he has sold it to another man, it is no longer redeemable. Holman Christian Standard Bible But if he does not redeem the field or if he has sold it to another man, it is no longer redeemable. American Standard Version And if he will not redeem the field, or if he have sold the field to another man, it shall not be redeemed any more: Contemporary English Version but you cannot buy it back once someone else has bought it. English Revised Version And if he will not redeem the field, or if he have sold the field to another man, it shall not be redeemed any more: GOD'S WORD® Translation But if you don't buy it back and it is sold to someone else, you cannot buy it back. Good News Translation If you sell the field to someone else without first buying it back from the LORD, you lose the right to buy it back. International Standard Version But if he won't redeem the field, but instead sells it to another person, then it is not to be redeemed anymore. Majority Standard Bible If, however, he does not redeem the field, or if he has sold it to another man, it may no longer be redeemed. NET Bible If he does not redeem the field, but sells the field to someone else, he may never redeem it. New Heart English Bible If he will not redeem the field, or if he has sold the field to another man, it shall not be redeemed any more; Webster's Bible Translation And if he will not redeem the field, or if he shall have sold the field to another man, it shall not be redeemed any more. World English Bible If he will not redeem the field, or if he has sold the field to another man, it shall not be redeemed any more; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand if he does not redeem the field, or if he has sold the field to another man, it is not redeemed anymore; Young's Literal Translation and if he do not redeem the field, or if he hath sold the field to another man, it is not redeemed any more; Smith's Literal Translation And if he shall not redeem the field, and if he sold the field to another man, it shall be redeemed no more. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd if he will not redeem it, but it be sold to any other man, he that vowed it, may not redeem it any more: Catholic Public Domain Version But if he is not willing to redeem it, then it shall be sold to any other; he who vowed it is no longer able to redeem it. New American Bible If, instead of redeeming such a field, one sells it to another, it may no longer be redeemed; New Revised Standard Version but if the field is not redeemed, or if it has been sold to someone else, it shall no longer be redeemable. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if he will not redeem the field, or if he sell it to another man, it shall not be redeemed any more. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if he will not repurchase the field and will sell it to another man again, it shall not be redeemed. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And if he will not redeem the field, or if he have sold the field to another man, it shall not be redeemed any more. Brenton Septuagint Translation And if he do not redeem the field, but should sell the field to another man, he shall not after redeem it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Rules about Valuations…19And if the one who consecrated the field decides to redeem it, he must add a fifth to the assessed value, and it shall belong to him. 20If, however, he does not redeem the field, or if he has sold it to another man, it may no longer be redeemed. 21When the field is released in the Jubilee, it will become holy, like a field devoted to the LORD; it becomes the property of the priests.… Cross References 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. 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. 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. 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. ... 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? ... Malachi 1:14 “But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations. Proverbs 20:25 It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows. Joshua 9:18-20 But the Israelites did not attack them, because the leaders of the congregation had sworn an oath to them by the LORD, the God of Israel. And the whole congregation grumbled against the leaders. / All the leaders answered, “We have sworn an oath to them by the LORD, the God of Israel, and now we cannot touch them. / This is how we will treat them: We will let them live, so that no wrath will fall on us because of the oath we swore to them.” 2 Samuel 21:1-2 During the reign of David there was a famine for three successive years, and David sought the face of the LORD. And the LORD said, “It is because of the blood shed by Saul and his family, because he killed the Gibeonites.” / At this, David summoned the Gibeonites and spoke to them. (Now the Gibeonites were not Israelites, but a remnant of the Amorites. The Israelites had taken an oath concerning them, but in his zeal for Israel and Judah, Saul had sought to kill them.) Psalm 15:4 who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath, Matthew 23:16-22 Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? / And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’ ... James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment. Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Hebrews 10:26-31 If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains, / but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries. / Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. ... 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. Treasury of Scripture And if he will not redeem the field, or if he have sold the field to another man, it shall not be redeemed any more. Jump to Previous Desire Field However Longer Price Redeemed Sell Sold Someone WishJump to Next Desire Field However Longer Price Redeemed Sell Sold Someone WishLeviticus 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 If, however, he does not redeem the field, This phrase addresses the situation where an individual has consecrated a field to the Lord and later decides not to redeem it. In the context of Leviticus, redemption often involves a financial transaction to reclaim something that was dedicated or sold. The concept of redemption is central to the biblical narrative, symbolizing God's redemptive work through Christ. The field represents one's inheritance and livelihood, emphasizing the importance of stewardship and commitment to one's vows to God. or if he has sold it to another man, it may no longer be redeemed. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Israelite OwnerThe individual who originally owned the field and had the opportunity to redeem it. 2. The Field Represents property or land that could be dedicated to the Lord and later redeemed. 3. The Redeemer The person who has the right to buy back the field, typically the original owner or a close relative. 4. The New Owner The person who purchases the field if the original owner does not redeem it. 5. The Year of Jubilee A significant event in Israelite society when all property was to be returned to its original family owners. Teaching Points The Importance of RedemptionRedemption is a central theme in the Bible, symbolizing restoration and the reclaiming of what was lost. In our lives, we are called to seek redemption through Christ, who offers us a way back to God. Stewardship of Resources The passage reminds us of the importance of being good stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. We should manage our possessions wisely and in a way that honors God. The Consequences of Inaction Failing to act on opportunities for redemption can lead to permanent loss. Spiritually, this teaches us the importance of responding to God's call for redemption in our lives without delay. Community and Family Responsibility The concept of redemption in Leviticus emphasizes the role of family and community in supporting one another. We are encouraged to help those in need and to uphold the values of our faith community. God's Sovereignty and Provision The laws of redemption reflect God's sovereignty and His provision for His people. Trusting in God's plan and timing is crucial, even when circumstances seem challenging.(20) And if he will not redeem the field.--That is, if after all the advantages which the law affords to the vower to redeem his patrimonial inheritance before the jubile year, he is base enough to forego the privilege of redemption, thus showing no desire to perpetuate his family name,-- Or if he have sold the field to another man.--Better, and if he yet sells the field to another man, that is, if in addition to this absence of family honour he surreptitiously sells the field which he has vowed to the sanctuary to another man, thus adding sacrilege to baseness,-- It shall not be redeemed any more,--then he loses all right ever to redeem it at all. Hebrew If, however,וְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not he does not לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no redeem יִגְאַל֙ (yiḡ·’al) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1350: To redeem, act as kinsman the field, הַשָּׂדֶ֔ה (haś·śā·ḏeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land or if וְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not he has sold מָכַ֥ר (mā·ḵar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4376: To sell it הַשָּׂדֶ֖ה (haś·śā·ḏeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land to another אַחֵ֑ר (’a·ḥêr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other man, לְאִ֣ישׁ (lə·’îš) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person it may no לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no longer עֽוֹד׃ (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more be redeemed. יִגָּאֵ֖ל (yig·gā·’êl) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1350: To redeem, act as kinsman Links Leviticus 27:20 NIVLeviticus 27:20 NLT Leviticus 27:20 ESV Leviticus 27:20 NASB Leviticus 27:20 KJV Leviticus 27:20 BibleApps.com Leviticus 27:20 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 27:20 Chinese Bible Leviticus 27:20 French Bible Leviticus 27:20 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 27:20 If he will not redeem the field (Le Lv Lev.) |
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