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
In the ancient Israelite community, as described in the Book of Leviticus, people often dedicated their property, such as houses, to the Lord as a form of vow or offering to demonstrate devotion. This verse outlines the process for redeeming such dedicated property, requiring the owner to pay its estimated value plus an additional one-fifth as a penalty to underscore the seriousness of their commitment. This practice was part of the broader Mosaic Law that regulated religious and economic aspects of life in Israel, emphasizing the sacredness of vows in a society centered on covenant relationship with God.
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