Lev 27:26 | MHM | STEP | Leviticus 27:26-34 – Final Laws about Things Sanctified This passage gives final instructions about what could be dedicated to God, especially about firstborn animals, things devoted to destruction, and tithes. It makes clear that some things already belong to God, so people cannot vow them again. It also explains the special rules about items or people that are devoted to God in a more serious way, and sets out the law for giving tithes. The chapter ends by reminding us that these commandments come from the Lord through Moses. These laws have lasting lessons, even for those living under the gospel of Jesus Christ. v. 26-27 : No one could dedicate to God the firstborn of their animals, because these already belonged to Him by law (Leviticus 27:26 ). If someone wanted to dedicate an unclean animal, the rules were the same as for other unclean animals: the animal could be redeemed by paying its value plus one-fifth (Leviticus 27:27; Leviticus 27:11,12 ).

‏ Leviticus 27:26

Leviticus 27:26-34 – Final Laws about Things Sanctified

This passage gives final instructions about what could be dedicated to God, especially about firstborn animals, things devoted to destruction, and tithes. It makes clear that some things already belong to God, so people cannot vow them again. It also explains the special rules about items or people that are devoted to God in a more serious way, and sets out the law for giving tithes. The chapter ends by reminding us that these commandments come from the Lord through Moses. These laws have lasting lessons, even for those living under the gospel of Jesus Christ.

v. 26-27: No one could dedicate to God the firstborn of their animals, because these already belonged to Him by law (Leviticus 27:26 ^a). If someone wanted to dedicate an unclean animal, the rules were the same as for other unclean animals: the animal could be redeemed by paying its value plus one-fifth (Leviticus 27:27; Leviticus 27:11,12 ^b).