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What Does Leviticus 27:24 Mean?

Leviticus 27:24 in the King James Version says “In the year of the jubile the field shall return unto him of whom it was bought, even to him to whom the possession of t...” — study this verse from Leviticus chapter 27 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“In the year of the jubile the field shall return unto him of whom it was bought, even to him to whom the possession of the land did belong.”

Leviticus 27:24 · KJV

Context

22

And if a man sanctify unto the LORD a field which he hath bought, which is not of the fields of his possession;

23

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.

24

In the year of the jubile the field shall return unto him of whom it was bought, even to him to whom the possession of the land did belong.

25

And all thy estimations shall be according to the shekel of the sanctuary: twenty gerahs shall be the shekel.

26

Only the firstling of the beasts, which should be the LORD'S firstling, no man shall sanctify it; whether it be ox, or sheep: it is the LORD'S. firstling of: Heb. firstborn, etc

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
In the year of the jubile the field shall return unto him of whom it was bought, even to him to whom the possession of the land did belong.

This verse falls within the section on Vows and Dedications. Regulations for voluntary vows and dedicating persons or property to God, teaching careful commitment.


What Leviticus portrayed through types and shadows, Christ fulfilled in reality through His incarnation, perfect life, atoning death, and resurrection.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Regulations for voluntary vows and dedicating persons or property to God, teaching careful commitment. Chapters 17-27, often called the 'Holiness Code,' expand covenant obligations beyond ritual to encompass all of life—sexuality, economics, justice, and relationships. The repeated refrain 'I am the LORD' grounds these laws in God's character and covenant relationship with Israel. Israel received these laws while encamped at Sinai, before entering Canaan. The laws prepared them for life in the promised land, distinguishing them from Canaanite practices and establishing their identity as God's holy nation. The portable tabernacle, central to Levitical worship, accompanied them through wilderness wanderings and eventually found permanent form in Solomon's temple. The Israelite dietary laws in Leviticus 11 have no exact parallel in surrounding cultures, though some ancient cultures had food taboos, suggesting unique revelation rather than borrowed customs.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does this verse help you understand both God's justice and His mercy in salvation?
  2. In what practical ways should this verse influence your church life, family relationships, or personal integrity?
  3. How does this verse point to Christ, and how does that deepen your faith and gratitude?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 11 words
בִּשְׁנַ֤ת1 of 11

“In the year”

H8141

a year (as a revolution of time)

הַיּוֹבֵל֙2 of 11

“of the jubile”

H3104

the blast of a horn (from its continuous sound); specifically, the signal of the silver trumpets; hence, the instrument itself and the festival thus i

יָשׁ֣וּב3 of 11

“shall return”

H7725

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

הַשָּׂדֶ֔ה4 of 11

“the field”

H7704

a field (as flat)

לַֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר5 of 11
H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

קָנָ֖הוּ6 of 11

“unto him of whom it was bought”

H7069

to erect, i.e., create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own

מֵֽאִתּ֑וֹ7 of 11
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

לַֽאֲשֶׁר8 of 11
H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

ל֖וֹ9 of 11
H0
אֲחֻזַּ֥ת10 of 11

“even to him to whom the possession”

H272

something seized, i.e., a possession (especially of land)

הָאָֽרֶץ׃11 of 11

“of the land”

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

Study Guide

Historical Context

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.

Theological Significance

Leviticus 27:24 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Leviticus 27:24 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Leviticus 25:28Leviticus 27:20

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