Leviticus 27:13But if he will indeed redeem it, then he shall add the fifth part of it to its valuation.
The setting
Mount Sinai wilderness, ~1445 BC. Moses receiving detailed laws about vows and redemption from God...
The emotion here: recording divine precision with careful reverence
The original word
ga'al (גאל) — to redeem, buy back what was given away
Why it matters
The 20% penalty made thoughtless vowing costly - you couldn't casually change your mind
Read with care
What most readers miss in Leviticus 27:13
This isn't about greed - it's about making promises to God COSTLY to break
Common misconceptionPeople think this is God being greedy for extra money. Actually, the 20% penalty was designed to make people think twice before making rash vows they'd regret.
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Bible Genome reading
Leviticus 27:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Leviticus 27:13 comes from the book of Leviticus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include redemption, cost. Notable phrases: redeem it; add fifth part. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
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