Leviticus 27:26-27
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Irredeemable Offerings. 26 [a]Note that a firstborn animal,(A) which as such already belongs to the Lord, may not be dedicated. Whether an ox or a sheep, it is the Lord’s. 27 But if it is an unclean animal,[b] it may be redeemed by paying one fifth more than its value. If it is not redeemed, it shall be sold at its value.
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- 27:26 Firstborn animals and human beings already belong to God (cf. Ex 13:1–2, 12; 34:19); they cannot be vowed or dedicated. Cf. Nm 18:15–18; Dt 15:19–23.
- 27:27 An unclean animal: such as the firstborn of a donkey, which was unfit for sacrifice. According to Ex 13:13; 34:20, a firstborn donkey was to be redeemed by offering a sheep in its stead, or was to have its neck broken.
Leviticus 27:26-27
New King James Version
26 ‘But the (A)firstborn of the animals, which should be the Lord’s firstborn, no man shall dedicate; whether it is an ox or sheep, it is the Lord’s. 27 And if it is an unclean animal, then he shall redeem it according to your valuation, and (B)shall add one-fifth to it; or if it is not redeemed, then it shall be sold according to your valuation.
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Leviticus 27:26-27
English Standard Version
26 “But a (A)firstborn of animals, which as a firstborn belongs to the Lord, no man may dedicate; whether ox or sheep, it is the Lord's. 27 And if it is an unclean animal, then he shall buy it back at the valuation, (B)and add a fifth to it; or, if it is not redeemed, it shall be sold at the valuation.
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