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Leviticus 27:26

24 In the Year of Jubilee the field shall return to the one from whom it was bought—the original owner of the land.

25 Every valuation will be according to the sanctuary shekel, twenty gerahs to the shekel.

But no one may consecrate a firstborn of the livestock, because a firstborn belongs to the LORD. Whether it is an ox or a sheep, it is the LORD’s.

27 But if it is among the unclean animals, then he may redeem it according to your valuation and add a fifth of its value. If it is not redeemed, then it shall be sold according to your valuation.

28 Nothing that a man sets apart to the LORD from all he owns—whether a man, an animal, or his inherited land—can be sold or redeemed; everything so devoted is most holy to the LORD.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But no one may consecrate a firstborn of the livestock, because a firstborn belongs to the LORD. Whether it is an ox or a sheep, it is the LORD’s.
KJV
Only the firstling of the beasts, which should be the LORD’s firstling, no man shall sanctify it; whether it be ox, or sheep: it is the LORD’s.
WEB
“‘However the firstborn among animals, which belongs to the LORD as a firstborn, no man may dedicate, whether an ox or a sheep. It is the LORD’s.
ASV
Only the firstling among beasts, which is made a firstling to Jehovah, no man shall sanctify it; whether it be ox or sheep, it is Jehovah`s.
DARBY
Only the firstling which is offered as firstling to Jehovah among the cattle, that shall no man hallow, whether it be ox or sheep; it is Jehovah's.
BLB
But the firstborn that [is] to YHWH firstborn of the animals, no man shall dedicate, whether [it is] an ox or a sheep; it belongs to YHWH.
ÅB
Det førstefødte i buskapen skal ikke noen hellige; som førstefødt hører det Herren til, enten det er et stykke storfe eller småfe, hører det Herren til.
OTB
"‘Ingen må vie førstefødte av et dyr, siden førstefødte allerede tilhører Herren; enten okse eller sau, er det Herrens.
B1930
Det førstefødte i buskapen skal ikke nogen hellige; som førstefødt hører det Herren til, enten det er et stykke storfe eller småfe, hører det Herren til.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Exodus 13:2

    “Consecrate to Me every firstborn male. The firstborn from every womb among the Israelites belongs to Me, both of man and beast.”

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  • Deuteronomy 15:19

    You must set apart to the LORD your God every firstborn male produced by your herds and flocks. You are not to put the firstborn of your oxen to work, nor are you to shear the firstborn of your flock.

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  • Numbers 18:17

    But you must not redeem the firstborn of an ox, a sheep, or a goat; they are holy. You are to sprinkle their blood on the altar and burn their fat as an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

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  • Exodus 13:12–13

    you are to present to the LORD the firstborn male of every womb. All the firstborn males of your livestock belong to the LORD.

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  • Exodus 22:30

    You shall do likewise with your cattle and your sheep. Let them stay with their mothers for seven days, but on the eighth day you are to give them to Me.

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