27:33 The owner41 must not examine the animals to distinguish between good and bad, and he must not exchange it. If, however, he does exchange it,42 both the original animal43 and its substitute will be holy.44 It must not be redeemed.’ ”
tnHeb “he”; the referent (the owner of the animal) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
42
tnHeb “And if exchanging [infinitive absolute] he exchanges it [finite verb].” For the infinitive absolute used to highlight contrast rather than emphasis see GKC343§113.p.
43
tnHeb “it and its substitute.” The referent (the original animal offered) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
44
tnHeb “it shall be and its substitute shall be holy.”