And if he that sanctified the field will in any wise redeem it, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of thy estimation unto it, and it shall be assured to him.
And if the person who dedicated the field to God wants to buy it back, then he must pay the full estimated price plus an additional one-fifth of that amount, and the field will belong to him again.
This verse explains that if someone wants to reclaim land they had dedicated to God, they must pay the full value plus 20% extra to get it back.
📚 Historical Context
This comes from the laws about vows and dedications in ancient Israel, where people could consecrate their property to God but later redeem it back. The additional fifth (20%) served as both a penalty for changing one's mind about the dedication and as extra compensation to the sanctuary. These laws helped regulate religious vows while ensuring the temple system remained financially stable.
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