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If a man shall sanctify to Yahweh part of the field of his possession, then your estimation shall be according to the sowing of it: the sowing of a homer of barley [shall be valued] at fifty shekels of silver.

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Balanced Generosity

Commentators highlight that the law specifies dedicating only "part of a field." This reveals a divine principle: God desires our generosity and the use of our resources for His glory, but not to the extent that it irresponsibly harms or ruins our own families. True devotion is balanced with familial responsibility.

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Leviticus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Leviticus 27:16

18th Century

Theologian

Some part of a field of his possession - Rather, a part of the land of his inheritance.

Its seed - that is, the quantity of …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 27:16

19th Century

Bishop

Some part of a field of his possession. — That is, if he consecrates by a vow to the service of the sanctuary a portion o…

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 27:16

17th Century

Pastor

And if a man shall sanctify unto the Lord [some part] of a
field of his possession
That which he enjoyed …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Leviticus 27:14–25

17th Century

Minister

Our houses, lands, cattle, and all our substance must be used to the glory of God. It is acceptable to him that a portion be given to support his w…