And if he that sanctified it will redeem his house, then he shall add the fifth part of the money of thy estimation unto it, and it shall be his.
And if the person who dedicated his house to the Lord wants to buy it back, then he must pay the full appraised value plus an additional twenty percent, and then it will be his again.
This verse explains that if someone wants to buy back a house they had dedicated to God, they must pay 120% of its appraised value to get it back.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the laws governing vows and dedications in ancient Israel. People could dedicate their property to the Lord as an act of worship or gratitude, but God provided a way for them to redeem (buy back) what they had given if circumstances required it. The additional twenty percent penalty ensured that vows weren't made carelessly and that the sanctuary would benefit financially from the transaction.
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