Leviticus 27:30-33
Redemption of the Tithe
30 “‘Any tithe ▼▼tn On the “tithe” system in Israel, see R. E. Averbeck, NIDOTTE 2:1035-55 and esp. pp. 1041-42 on Lev 27:30-33.
of the land, from the grain of the land or from the fruit of the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord. 31If a man redeems ▼▼tn Heb “And if redeeming [infinitive absolute] a man redeems [finite verb].” For the infinitive absolute used to highlight contrast rather than emphasis see GKC 343 §113.p.
part of his tithe, however, he must add one-fifth to it. ▼▼tn Heb “its one-fifth on it.”
32All the tithe of herds or flocks, everything which passes under the rod, the tenth one will be holy to the Lord. ▼▼sn The tithed animal was the tenth one that passed under the shepherd’s rod or staff as they were being counted (see J. E. Hartley, Leviticus [WBC], 485, and B. A. Levine, Leviticus [JPSTC], 200).
33The owner ▼▼tn Heb “he”; the referent (the owner of the animal) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
must not examine the animals to distinguish between good and bad, and he must not exchange it. If, however, he does exchange it, ▼▼tn Heb “And if exchanging [infinitive absolute] he exchanges it [finite verb].” For the infinitive absolute used to highlight contrast rather than emphasis see GKC 343 §113.p.
both the original animal ▼▼tn Heb “it and its substitute.” The referent (the original animal offered) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
and its substitute will be holy ▼▼tn Heb “it shall be and its substitute shall be holy.”
and must not be redeemed.’”
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