Bible Strands
Leviticus 27:33
He must not inspect whether it is good or bad, and he shall not make any substitution. But if he does make a substitution, both the animal and its substitute shall become holy; they cannot be redeemed.’”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The LORD speaks to Moses, delivering final instructions to the Israelites on Mount Sinai regarding the consecration of every tenth animal from their herds and flocks (Leviticus 27:32; Leviticus 27:34).
The words — The Hebrew יְבַקֵּר (ye.va.Ker) literally means "he will scrutinize," and יְמִירֶ֑נּוּ (ye.mi.Re.nu) means "he will exchange it."
The thread — The same restriction on swapping consecrated livestock is recorded in Leviticus 27:10.
Why it lands — The text commands that a designated animal cannot be inspected for quality or replaced, and any attempted substitution permanently consecrates both the original and the substitute without possibility of redemption.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
He shall not search whether it be good or bad, neither shall he change it: and if he change it at all, then both it and the change thereof shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.
Cross-references
- Leviticus 27:10 He must not replace it or exchange it, either good for bad or bad for good. But if he does substitute one animal for another, both that animal and its substitute will be holy.