King James Version
Leviticus 27:20 in the King James Version says “And if he will not redeem the field, or if he have sold the field to another man, it shall not be redeemed any more.” — study this verse from Leviticus chapter 27 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And if he will not redeem the field, or if he have sold the field to another man, it shall not be redeemed any more.”
Leviticus 27:20 · KJV
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.
And if he that sanctified the field will in any wise redeem it, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of thy estimation unto it, and it shall be assured to him.
And if he will not redeem the field, or if he have sold the field to another man, it shall not be redeemed any more.
But the field, when it goeth out in the jubile, shall be holy unto the LORD, as a field devoted; the possession thereof shall be the priest's.
And if a man sanctify unto the LORD a field which he hath bought, which is not of the fields of his possession;
KJV Study — Public Domain
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“And if he will not redeem”
H1350to redeem (according to the middle eastern law of kinship), i.e., to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his wido
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
“or if he have sold”
H4376to sell, literally (as merchandise, a daughter in marriage, into slavery), or figuratively (to surrender)
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
“man”
H376a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“And if he will not redeem”
H1350to redeem (according to the middle eastern law of kinship), i.e., to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his wido
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
This verse is found in the book of Leviticus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Leviticus 27:20 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.