KJV ORIGINAL
Then the priest shall reckon unto him the worth of thy estimation, even unto the year of the jubile: and he shall give thine estimation in that day, as a holy thing unto the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then the priest will calculate the value of your pledge up until the year of jubilee, and you must pay that amount on that same day as something sacred given to the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is explaining that when someone makes a vow to dedicate something to God, a priest will determine its fair value and it must be paid immediately as a holy offering.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the laws about vows and dedications in ancient Israel. The 'year of jubilee' happened every 50 years when debts were forgiven and land returned to original owners. These regulations helped ensure that vows made to God were taken seriously and fulfilled properly through the temple system.
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