Lévitique - Caput 27

Lévitique 27.1 locutusque est Dominus ad Mosen dicens Lévitique 27.2 loquere filiis Israhel et dices ad eos homo qui votum fecerit et spoponderit Deo animam suam sub aestimatione dabit pretium Lévitique 27.3 si fuerit masculus a vicesimo usque ad sexagesimum annum dabit quinquaginta siclos argenti ad mensuram sanctuarii Lévitique 27.4 si mulier triginta Lévitique 27.5 a quinto autem anno usque ad vicesimum masculus dabit viginti siclos femina decem Lévitique 27.6 ab uno mense usque ad annum quintum pro masculo dabuntur quinque sicli pro femina tres Lévitique 27.7 sexagenarius et ultra masculus dabit quindecim siclos femina decem Lévitique 27.8 si pauper fuerit et aestimationem reddere non valebit stabit coram sacerdote et quantum ille aestimaverit et viderit eum posse reddere tantum dabit Lévitique 27.9 animal autem quod immolari potest Domino si quis voverit sanctum erit Lévitique 27.10 et mutari non poterit id est nec melius malo nec peius bono quod si mutaverit et ipsum quod mutatum est et illud pro quo mutatum est consecratum erit Domino Lévitique 27.11 animal inmundum quod immolari Domino non potest si quis voverit adducetur ante sacerdotem Lévitique 27.12 qui diiudicans utrum bonum an malum sit statuet pretium Lévitique 27.13 quod si dare voluerit is qui offert addet supra aestimationis quintam partem Lévitique 27.14 homo si voverit domum suam et sanctificaverit Domino considerabit eam sacerdos utrum bona an mala sit et iuxta pretium quod ab eo fuerit constitutum venundabitur Lévitique 27.15 sin autem ille qui voverat voluerit redimere eam dabit quintam partem aestimationis supra et habebit domum Lévitique 27.16 quod si agrum possessionis suae voverit et consecraverit Domino iuxta mensuram sementis aestimabitur pretium si triginta modiis hordei seritur terra quinquaginta siclis veniet argenti Lévitique 27.17 si statim ab anno incipientis iobelei voverit agrum quanto valere potest tanto aestimabitur Lévitique 27.18 sin autem post aliquantum temporis supputabit sacerdos pecuniam iuxta annorum qui reliqui sunt numerum usque ad iobeleum et detrahetur ex pretio Lévitique 27.19 quod si voluerit redimere agrum ille qui voverat addet quintam partem aestimatae pecuniae et possidebit eum Lévitique 27.20 sin autem noluerit redimere sed alteri cuilibet fuerit venundatus ultra eum qui voverat redimere non poterit Lévitique 27.21 quia cum iobelei venerit dies sanctificatus erit Domino et possessio consecrata ad ius pertinet sacerdotum Lévitique 27.22 si ager emptus et non de possessione maiorum sanctificatus fuerit Domino Lévitique 27.23 supputabit sacerdos iuxta annorum numerum usque ad iobeleum pretium et dabit ille qui voverat eum Domino Lévitique 27.24 in iobeleo autem revertetur ad priorem dominum qui vendiderat eum et habuerat in sortem possessionis suae Lévitique 27.25 omnis aestimatio siclo sanctuarii ponderabitur siclus viginti obolos habet Lévitique 27.26 primogenita quae ad Dominum pertinent nemo sanctificare poterit et vovere sive bos sive ovis fuerit Domini sunt Lévitique 27.27 quod si inmundum est animal redimet qui obtulit iuxta aestimationem tuam et addet quintam partem pretii si redimere noluerit vendetur alteri quantocumque a te fuerit aestimatum Lévitique 27.28 omne quod Domino consecratur sive homo fuerit sive animal sive ager non veniet nec redimi poterit quicquid semel fuerit consecratum sanctum sanctorum erit Domino Lévitique 27.29 et omnis consecratio quae offertur ab homine non redimetur sed morte morietur Lévitique 27.30 omnes decimae terrae sive de frugibus sive de pomis arborum Domini sunt et illi sanctificantur Lévitique 27.31 si quis autem voluerit redimere decimas suas addet quintam partem earum Lévitique 27.32 omnium decimarum boves et oves et caprae quae sub pastoris virga transeunt quicquid decimum venerit sanctificabitur Domino Lévitique 27.33 non eligetur nec bonum nec malum nec altero commutabitur si quis mutaverit et quod mutatum est et pro quo mutatum est sanctificabitur Domino et non redimetur Lévitique 27.34 haec sunt praecepta quae mandavit Dominus Mosi ad filios Israhel in monte Sinai

Lévitique : Caput 27

Leviticus Chapter 27: A Call to Redemption and Generosity

Leviticus chapter 27 concludes with laws that address vows and tithing, questioning how we value what is dedicated to God. This final text addresses the redemption of people, animals, and property dedicated to the Lord. It highlights the seriousness of commitments to God and the value of what is offered to Him.

The laws set forth in this chapter emphasize the importance of keeping our promises and honoring God with our possessions. Let's reflect together on five biblical passages that reveal lasting principles about generosity and faithfulness in our commitments to God today.

Mark 12:41-44

In this passage, Jesus observes the offerings made at the temple. He sees many rich people giving large sums, but he singles out a poor widow who deposits two small copper coins. Jesus declares: I tell you that this poor widow put more into the offering box than all the others. Each one gave from what they had left, but she, out of her poverty, gave all she had to live on. » This moment illustrates the principle of total consecration to the Lord, which is at the heart of Leviticus 27, showing how Jesus valued a gift, even one of small monetary value, when offered with a sincere heart.

Acts 5:1-4

This passage tells the story of Ananias and Sapphira, who, after selling a property, keep some of the money for themselves while pretending to give all of it to the apostles. Peter asks them: "Ananias, how have you allowed Satan to fill your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit?" » This incident highlights the serious consequences of breaking a vow made to God, reminding us of the importance of honesty and transparency in our commitments.

Malachi 3:8-10

In this passage, God challenges his people: "Can a man rob God? Yet you rob me." He complains that his people do not bring him their tithes and offerings, resulting in a curse. God invites his people to "bring the whole tithe into the temple storehouse" and promises to shower blessings on those who keep their financial commitments to him. This passage emphasizes the importance of giving generously and supporting God's work in our community.

Numbers 30:2

This verse reminds us that "When a man vows a vow to the Lord, he cannot break his word." » This reinforces the principle of Leviticus 27, emphasizing the need to fulfill everything we have promised God, for our words must be consistent with our actions.

Ecclesiastes 5:4-5

This passage warns against making vows lightly: "When you vow to God, do not delay in paying it." It is better not to make vows than to make them without keeping them. This underlines the importance of seriously considering our commitments and keeping our promises to God.

As we meditate on these passages, we are called to evaluate our own lives and our commitments to God. May our generosity and faithfulness be living testimonies of our love for Him.