Leviticus 27:28

French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)

Tout ce qu'un homme dévouera par interdit à l'Eternel, dans ce qui lui appartient, ne pourra ni se vendre, ni se racheter, que ce soit une personne, un animal, ou un champ de sa propriété; tout ce qui sera dévoué par interdit sera entièrement consacré à l'Eternel.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Leviticus explains that once something is devoted to God, it cannot be sold or exchanged for anything else. It is to be considered completely sacred. This applies to anything, whether it's a person, an animal, or a piece of land.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a favorite toy that you decide to give to your friend forever. You can't take it back or trade it for another toy. That's what this verse means - once something is given to God, it stays with God forever and can't be changed.

Historical Background

This part of Leviticus was written by Moses around 1250 BC. It was given to the Israelites as part of their laws and instructions on how to live holy lives dedicated to God. The Israelites were learning to be a people set apart for God in a world that often worshipped many gods.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, this could mean dedicating your skills, talents, or even your career to serve God. Once you decide to devote something to God, you should consider it completely off-limits for any other purpose. For example, if you decide to use your financial skills to serve a church or a charitable organization, you should not use those skills to serve a company that goes against your beliefs.

Topics

• devotion
• sanctity
• obligation
• sacrifice
• holiness
• promise-keeping

Related Verses

• Numbers 30:3
• 1 Samuel 15:22
• Romans 12:1
• 1 Corinthians 6:20
• Hebrews 9:14

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my mind after dedicating something to God?

According to this verse, once something is devoted to God, it should not be redeemed or sold. The dedication is considered final and sacred.

Does this apply to people too?

Yes, the verse mentions that this rule applies to people as well. It emphasizes the seriousness of dedicating oneself or another person to God.

What does 'most holy' mean in this context?

'Most holy' here means that the dedicated thing or person is considered to be completely set apart for God and should not be used or exchanged for anything else.

Is there any exception to this rule?

The verse does not mention any exceptions, indicating that the dedication to God is absolute and should not be altered or revoked.