Leviticus 27:2

Amharic Tigrinya 2011

ንደቂ እስራኤል ተዛረቦም በሎም ከኣ፡ ሰብ ምስ ዚመባጽዕ፡ እቶም ነፍሳት ንእግዚኣብሄር ከም ገምጋምካ ይተሓሰቡ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells the Israelites that when someone makes a special promise to God, the person making the promise is dedicated to God. God speaks through Moses to give instructions on how these promises should be honored.

Explained for Children

Imagine you make a big promise to your parents that you'll clean your room every day for a month. That's like making a special vow to God. This verse says that when you make a big promise to God, you're saying you'll do a special job for Him.

Historical Background

Leviticus was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. It details laws and instructions for the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. The cultural setting was a time when people made vows to honor their gods.

Living It Out Today

Today, this can apply to making a big commitment to God, like dedicating your time or talents to serving in a church ministry. It reminds us that when we make promises to God, we should follow through with them.

Topics

• vows
• dedication
• commitment
• promises
• service
• faithfulness

Related Verses

• Numbers 30:2
• Deuteronomy 23:21
• Ecclesiastes 5:4
• Matthew 5:33
• Acts 18:18

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'singular vow' mean?

A 'singular vow' is a special, unique promise made to God. It's not just a casual or common promise, but one that stands out and is significant.

How should we estimate the value of a vow?

In ancient times, vows often involved dedicating something or someone to God. Estimating the value meant determining how to fulfill the vow appropriately, often with a monetary equivalent.

Can anyone make a vow to God?

Anyone can make a vow to God, but it's important to understand that these vows are serious commitments and should be made with careful consideration and the intention to fulfill them.

What happens if someone breaks a vow to God?

Breaking a vow to God was taken very seriously. The person might need to offer a sacrifice or make restitution, as described in other parts of the Bible, to restore their relationship with God.