And if a man will at all redeem ought of his tithes, he shall add thereto the fifth part thereof.
If someone wants to buy back any part of their tithe, they must pay the full value plus an additional twenty percent.
This verse explains that if someone wanted to keep something they had promised to give as a tithe, they could buy it back by paying 120% of its value.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, the Mosaic Law outlined specific rules for tithes, which were a tenth of one's harvest or income dedicated to God and used to support the Levites and the community. This verse addresses a situation where someone might want to redeem, or buy back, their tithed items, requiring them to add an extra fifth as a penalty to emphasize the seriousness of their vow. Such regulations helped maintain the economic and spiritual order in a society where religious obligations were intertwined with daily life.
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