Leviticus 27:23 Meaning and Explanation
“Then the priest shall reckon unto him the worth of thy estimation, even unto the year of the jubile: and he shall give thine estimation in that day, as a holy thing unto the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Purchased fields are valued proportionally to years remaining until jubilee.
The Context of Leviticus 27:23
God requires proportional valuation for vowed purchased fields.
What Does Leviticus 27:23 Mean?
When someone vows a purchased field, the priest calculates its value based on the years until jubilee, much as with other vowed land. The assessment reflects how long the sanctuary can benefit from the property before the jubilee releases ancestral lands—but purchased property follows different rules.
The stranger or outsider who bought land in Israel could participate in the vow system, though purchased property's eventual fate differs from ancestral land. This inclusion recognizes that all property, however acquired, can be dedicated to God.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 27:23
What does Leviticus 27:23 mean?
Purchased fields are valued proportionally to years remaining until jubilee.
What is the context of Leviticus 27:23?
God requires proportional valuation for vowed purchased fields.