Leviticus 27:15If he who dedicates it will redeem his house, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of your valuation to it, and it shall be his.
The setting
Mount Sinai wilderness, ~1445 BC. God providing a way for people to reclaim houses they'd dedicated...
The emotion here: recording divine mercy with grateful precision
The original word
padah (פדה) — to ransom, redeem by paying a price
Why it matters
The 20% penalty applied to houses too - redemption always cost more than the original gift
Read with care
What most readers miss in Leviticus 27:15
This was mercy - God allowed people to change their minds, but at a cost
Common misconceptionPeople see this as God being harsh with the extra 20%. Actually, it shows God's mercy - He could have said 'no take-backs' but provided a redemption path instead.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Leviticus 27:15
Bible Genome reading
Leviticus 27:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Leviticus 27:15 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 house; 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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