32 And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the Lord.

Other Translations of Leviticus 27:32

New International Version

32 Every tithe of the herd and flock-every tenth animal that passes under the shepherd's rod-will be holy to the Lord.

English Standard Version

32 And every tithe of herds and flocks, every tenth animal of all that pass under the herdsman's staff, shall be holy to the Lord.

The Message

32 A tenth of the entire herd and flock, every tenth animal that passes under the shepherd's rod, is holy to God.

New King James Version

32 And concerning the tithe of the herd or the flock, of whatever passes under the rod, the tenth one shall be holy to the Lord.

New Living Translation

32 Count off every tenth animal from your herds and flocks and set them apart for the Lord as holy.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 27:32

Commentary on Leviticus 27:26-33

(Read Leviticus 27:26-33)

Things or persons devoted, are distinguished from things or persons that were only sanctified. Devoted things were most holy to the Lord, and could neither be taken back nor applied to other purposes. Whatever productions they had the benefit, God must be honoured with the tenth of, if it could be applied. Thus they acknowledge God to be the Owner of their land, the Giver of its fruits, and themselves to be his tenants, and dependants upon him. Thus they gave him thanks for the plenty they enjoyed, and besought his favour in the continuance of it. We are taught to honour the Lord with our substance.