Notwithstanding no devoted thing, that a man shall devote unto the LORD of all that he hath, both of man and beast, and of the field of his possession, shall be sold or redeemed: every devoted thing is most holy unto the LORD.
However, anything that a person completely dedicates to the LORD, whether people, animals, or land that he owns, cannot be sold or bought back. Everything that is completely dedicated to the LORD is most holy to Him.
This verse teaches that when someone makes a complete, permanent dedication of something to God, it becomes so sacred that it can never be taken back or sold.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, during the time of Moses, God established laws through the Mosaic covenant to guide the Israelites in their worship and daily life, including regulations for dedicating possessions, animals, or even people to the Lord as an act of devotion. This verse specifically addresses "devoted things," which were set apart as holy and could not be sold or redeemed, emphasizing God's absolute claim on them and the seriousness of such vows. These rules helped maintain the purity and sanctity of Israel's relationship with God amidst their nomadic and agrarian society.
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