28“ ‘But nothing that a person owns and devotes The Hebrew term refers to the irrevocable giving over of things or persons to the Lord. to the LORD —whether a human being or an animal or family land—may be sold or redeemed; everything so devoted is most holy to the LORD .
29“ ‘No person devoted to destruction The Hebrew term refers to the irrevocable giving over of things or persons to the Lord, often by totally destroying them. may be ransomed; they are to be put to death.