Leviticus 27:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When a man shall make a singular vow, the persons shall be for the LORD by thy estimation.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Speak to the people of Israel and tell them: When someone makes a special vow to dedicate a person to the LORD, you must set a value for that person.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is establishing a system where people can make vows to dedicate themselves or others to Him, with specific values assigned by the priests.

📚 Historical Context

This verse introduces the final chapter of Leviticus, which deals with vows and dedications to God. In ancient Israel, people could make special promises to dedicate persons, animals, or property to the LORD's service. Since the tabernacle couldn't practically accommodate every person dedicated in a vow, God established a redemption system where monetary payments could substitute for the actual service.

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