Leviticus 27:21but the field, when it goes out in the Jubilee, shall be holy to Yahweh, as a field devoted; it shall be owned by the priests.
The setting
Mount Sinai wilderness, ~1440 BC. Moses describing the Jubilee year that would come every 50 years in the promised land, when all property would revert to original tribal ownership.
The emotion here: forward-thinking about sustainable ministry support
The original word
yobel (יוֹבֵל) — Jubilee, the year of release when slaves go free and land returns to families
Why it matters
The Jubilee year reset Israel's economy every 50 years, preventing permanent poverty and ensuring priests had ongoing support
Read with care
What most readers miss in Leviticus 27:21
This is ancient estate planning - ensuring the priesthood would never lack resources
Common misconceptionPeople think the Jubilee was just about debt forgiveness. It was actually a comprehensive economic reset that included permanent funding for religious leadership.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Leviticus 27:21
Bible Genome reading
Leviticus 27:21 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Leviticus 27:21 comes from the book of Leviticus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include consecration, ownership. Notable phrases: holy to Yahweh; field devoted. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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