Leviticus 27:12

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

The priest shall set its value, whether high or low; as the priest values it, the price will be set.

American Standard Version (1901)

and the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou the priest valuest it, so shall it be.

Bible in Basic English

And let the priest put a value on it, if it is good or bad; whatever value the priest puts on it, so will it be.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Who judging whether it be good or bad, shall set the price:

Free Bible Version

The priest will decide its value, whether high or low. Whatever value the priest places on it is final.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the Priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: and as thou valuest it, which art the Priest, so shall it bee.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou valuest it, who art the priest, so shall it be.

One Unity Resource Bible

and the priest shall value it, whether it is good or bad. As you the priest values it, so shall it be.

Translation for Translators

The priest will then decide what its value is, according to the animal’s good and bad points. Whatever value the priests sets will be the value of the animal, and that is the price that the priest must pay for the animal.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The priest will value it, by the market value of the animal. Whatever value the priest places on the animal, that will be its value.

Noah Webster Bible

And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou valuest it, who art the priest, so shall it be.

World English Bible

and the priest shall evaluate it, whether it is good or bad. As the priest evaluates it, so it shall be.

Young's Literal Translation

and the priest hath valued it; whether good or bad, according to thy valuation, O priest, so it is;

Context

Rules about Valuations

¹¹But if the vow involves any of the unclean animals that may not be brought as an offering to the LORD, the animal must be presented before the priest.¹²The priest shall set its value, whether high or low; as the priest values it, the price will be set.¹³If, however, the owner decides to redeem the animal, he must add a fifth to its value.

Summary

In Leviticus 27:12, the law addresses the consecration of a person to the Lord. It outlines the procedure for redeeming a vow made to dedicate someone to God, specifying the value assigned to each individual based on their age and gender. This verse reflects the importance of honoring commitments made to the Lord and the concept of redemption in fulfilling those vows. It underscores the significance of valuing and fulfilling one's promises to God, highlighting the principles of dedication and faithfulness in serving Him.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But if he will at all redeem it,.... The owner of it, or he that has devoted it, if he is determined to have it again at any rate: then he shall add a fifth part thereof unto thy estimation; he shall give the full price for it, as rated by the priest, and for which it might be sold to another man, and a fifth part of the value of it besides; this was done that the full price might be paid for it, the priest not knowing, as it might be, the worth of it so well as the owner; and that the value of consecrated things might be kept to, and to make men careful how and what they devoted, since, though redeemable, they were obliged to pay a large price for them.

Leviticus 27:12

Rules about Valuations

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

The priest shall set its value, whether high or low; as the priest values it, the price will be set.

American Standard Version (1901)

and the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou the priest valuest it, so shall it be.

Bible in Basic English

And let the priest put a value on it, if it is good or bad; whatever value the priest puts on it, so will it be.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Who judging whether it be good or bad, shall set the price:

Free Bible Version

The priest will decide its value, whether high or low. Whatever value the priest places on it is final.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the Priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: and as thou valuest it, which art the Priest, so shall it bee.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou valuest it, who art the priest, so shall it be.

One Unity Resource Bible

and the priest shall value it, whether it is good or bad. As you the priest values it, so shall it be.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

The priest will value it, by the market value of the animal. Whatever value the priest places on the animal, that will be its value.

Noah Webster Bible

And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou valuest it, who art the priest, so shall it be.

World English Bible

and the priest shall evaluate it, whether it is good or bad. As the priest evaluates it, so it shall be.

Young's Literal Translation

and the priest hath valued it; whether good or bad, according to thy valuation, O priest, so it is;