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If he will not redeem the field, or if he has sold the field to another man, it shall not be redeemed any more:

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The Point of No Return

Commentators explain that this verse establishes a point of no return. If the person who dedicated their field to the Lord either fails to redeem it or dishonorably sells it to someone else, they permanently lose the right to buy it back. This underscores the seriousness and finality of commitments made to God.

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Leviticus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 27:20

19th Century

Bishop

And if he will not redeem the field. —That is, if after all the advantages which the law affords to the vower to redeem h…

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 27:20

17th Century

Pastor

And if he will not redeem the field
He that sanctified it, does not care to give for it the settled price of the fif…

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…