Leviticus 27:31

But if anyone is willing to redeem his tithes, he shall add a fifth part to them.

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In The King James Version

And if a man will at all redeem ought of his tithes, he shall add thereto the fifth part thereof.

In Context

30All the tithes of the land, whether from the grain, or from the fruits of trees, are for the Lord and are sanctified to him.

32Out of all the tithes of oxen, and sheep, and goats, which cross under the rod of the shepherd, every tenth one that arrives shall be sanctified to the Lord.

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Cross References

Leviticus 27:27But if it is an unclean animal, whoever offers it shall redeem it, according to your estimation, and he shall add a fifth part to the price. If he is not willing to redeem it, it shall be sold to another for whatever amount it was estimated by you.

Matthew Henry on Leviticus 27:27-34

26 Only the firstling of the beasts, which should be the Lord 's firstling, no man shall sanctify it; whether it be ox, or sheep: it is the Lord 's. 27 And if it be of an unclean beast, then he shall redeem it according to thine estimation, and shall add a fifth part of it thereto: or if it be not redeemed, then it shall be sold according to thy estimation. 28 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,… Read the whole commentary →

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