Leviticus 27:17 Meaning and Explanation
“If he sanctify his field from the year of jubile, according to thy estimation it shall stand.”
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Read Full Chapter →Land vowed at the beginning of a jubilee cycle maintains full valuation throughout.
The Context of Leviticus 27:17
God establishes valuations for fields vowed at jubilee's beginning.
What Does Leviticus 27:17 Mean?
If someone dedicates a field to God at the start of the forty-nine or fifty-year jubilee cycle, the priestly valuation established at that time remains constant for the entire period. The full assessed value stands unchanged regardless of how many years pass.
The jubilee represents a complete generational cycle in Israel's economy; vowing land at its beginning means the sanctuary holds the field for its entire remaining productive life within that cycle. This ensures the vow's value is clear and undiminished over decades.
Leviticus 27:17 in the Original Language
yovel (יוֹבֵל), 'jubile' — the fiftieth year in Israel's calendar cycle, marking release of debts and return of ancestral land.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 27:17
What does Leviticus 27:17 mean?
Land vowed at the beginning of a jubilee cycle maintains full valuation throughout.
What is the context of Leviticus 27:17?
God establishes valuations for fields vowed at jubilee's beginning.