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but the field, when it goes out in the jubilee, shall be holy to Yahweh, as a field devoted; the possession of it shall be the priest`s.

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The Consequence of a Broken Vow

Commentators explain this verse describes a penalty. If a person vowed a field to God, failed to redeem it, and then sold it, they permanently forfeited it. At the Jubilee, the land did not revert to them but was given to the priests, showing the seriousness of commitments made to God.

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Leviticus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Leviticus 27:21

18th Century

Theologian

Devoted - See Leviticus 27:28 note.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 27:21

19th Century

Bishop

But the field, when it goes out in the Jubilee.—That is, when it leaves the possession of the purchaser, since in the Jub…

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 27:21

17th Century

Pastor

But the field, when it goes out in the jubilee
Out of the hand of him that bought it:

shall be ho…

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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…