Leviticus 27:18 Meaning and Explanation
“But if he sanctify his field after the jubile, then the priest shall reckon unto him the money according to the years that remain, even unto the year of the jubile, and it shall be abated from thy estimation.”
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Read Full Chapter →Land vowed partway through a jubilee cycle is valued proportionally to remaining years.
The Context of Leviticus 27:18
God requires proportional valuation for fields vowed mid-cycle.
What Does Leviticus 27:18 Mean?
If someone vows a field partway through the jubilee cycle, its valuation is reduced to reflect the shortened period until the land automatically returns to its original owner at jubilee. The priest calculates the proportional value based on how many years remain before the jubilee release.
This proportional system acknowledges that the sanctuary's benefit from the vowed field decreases as jubilee approaches. Land vowed five years before jubilee is worth less to the sanctuary than land vowed at the cycle's beginning, since ownership reverts automatically regardless of terms.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 27:18
What does Leviticus 27:18 mean?
Land vowed partway through a jubilee cycle is valued proportionally to remaining years.
What is the context of Leviticus 27:18?
God requires proportional valuation for fields vowed mid-cycle.