Leviticus 27:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And if it be a female, then thy estimation shall be thirty shekels.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And if it is a female, then your valuation shall be thirty shekels.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse establishes that when making a vow to dedicate a woman to God's service, the monetary equivalent for redemption was set at thirty shekels of silver.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Moses' instructions about vows of dedication, where people could dedicate themselves or others to serve at the tabernacle. Since dedicated individuals were often needed for their regular work, God provided a system where they could be 'redeemed' (bought back) by paying a set amount to the sanctuary. The different valuations reflected the economic realities of ancient agrarian society, where physical strength for labor was a primary economic factor.

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