22 And if a man sanctify unto the Lord a field which he hath bought, which is not of the fields of his possession;
22 " 'If anyone dedicates to the Lord a field they have bought, which is not part of their family land,
22 If he dedicates to the Lord a field that he has bought, which is not a part of his possession,
22 "If a man dedicates to God a field he has bought, a field which is not part of the family land,
22 And if a man dedicates to the Lord a field which he has bought, which is not the field of his possession,
22 "If someone dedicates to the Lord a field he has purchased but which is not part of his family property,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 27:22
Commentary on Leviticus 27:14-25
(Read Leviticus 27:14-25)
Our houses, lands, cattle, and all our substance, must be used to the glory of God. It is acceptable to him that a portion be given to support his worship, and to promote his cause. But God would not approve such a degree of zeal as ruined a man's family.