Leviticus 27:28"'Notwithstanding, no devoted thing, that a man shall devote to Yahweh of all that he has, whether of man or animal, or of the field of his possession, shall be sold or redeemed: every devoted thing is most holy to Yahweh.
The setting
Mount Sinai, ~1446 BC. Moses receives the final laws about sacred vows. Modern-day Egypt/Saudi Arabia border region.
The emotion here: reverent awe while recording God's absolute holiness requirements
The original word
cherem (חֵרֶם) — irrevocably devoted, set apart for destruction or sacred use
Why it matters
Devoted items were often buried or destroyed rather than used by priests
Read with care
What most readers miss in Leviticus 27:28
This law prevented people from making emotional vows they'd later regret
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about tithing, but it's about irrevocable vows. Once something was 'devoted,' not even the priests could use it.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Leviticus 27:28
Bible Genome reading
Leviticus 27:28 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Leviticus 27:28 comes from the book of Leviticus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include total consecration, irrevocability. Notable phrases: devoted thing; devote to Yahweh. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
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