King James Version
Leviticus 27:34 in the King James Version says “These are the commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses for the children of Israel in mount Sinai.” — study this verse from Leviticus chapter 27 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“These are the commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses for the children of Israel in mount Sinai.”
Leviticus 27:34 · KJV
And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the LORD.
He shall not search whether it be good or bad, neither shall he change it: and if he change it at all, then both it and the change thereof shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.
These are the commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses for the children of Israel in mount Sinai.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“These are the commandments”
H4687a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the law)
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
“which the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
“for the children”
H1121a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
“of Israel”
H3478he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
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 27:34 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Leviticus 27:34 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge