Leviticus 27:12
Leviticus 27:12 in Multiple Translations
The priest shall set its value, whether high or low; as the priest values it, the price will be set.
And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou valuest it, who art the priest, so shall it be.
and the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou the priest valuest it, so shall it be.
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.
The priest will decide its value, whether high or low. Whatever value the priest places on it is final.
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.
and the priest hath valued it; whether good or bad, according to thy valuation, O priest, so it is;
and the priest shall evaluate it, whether it is good or bad. As the priest evaluates it, so it shall be.
And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou valuest it, who art the priest, so shall it be.
Who judging whether it be good or bad, shall set the price:
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.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 27:12
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Leviticus 27:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הֶעֱרִ֤יךְ
הַ/כֹּהֵן֙
אֹתָ֔/הּ
בֵּ֥ין
ט֖וֹב
וּ/בֵ֣ין
רָ֑ע
כְּ/עֶרְכְּ/ךָ֥
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
כֵּ֥ן
יִהְיֶֽה
וְ/הֶעֱרִ֤יךְ
ʻârak
H6186
to arrange
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
הַ/כֹּהֵן֙
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
אֹתָ֔/הּ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בֵּ֥ין
bêyn
H996
between
Prep
ט֖וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Adj
וּ/בֵ֣ין
bêyn
H996
between
Conj | Prep
רָ֑ע
raʻ
H7451
bad
Adj
כְּ/עֶרְכְּ/ךָ֥
ʻêrek
H6187
valuation
Prep | N-ms | Suff
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
כֵּ֥ן
kên
H3651
right
Part
יִהְיֶֽה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 27:12
וְ/הֶעֱרִ֤יךְ
ʻârak
H6186
"to arrange"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
This Hebrew word means to value or arrange things in order. It is used in various contexts, like setting up an army for battle or estimating the value of something, as seen in 1 Kings 10.
Definition: 1) to arrange, set or put or lay in order, set in array, prepare, order, ordain, handle, furnish, esteem, equal, direct, compare 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to arrange or set or lay in order, arrange, state in order, set forth (a legal case), set in place 1a2) to compare, be comparable
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: put (set) (the battle, self) in array, compare, direct, equal, esteem, estimate, expert (in war), furnish, handle, join (battle), ordain, (lay, put, reckon up, set) (in) order, prepare, tax, value. See also: Genesis 14:8; 1 Chronicles 12:39; Psalms 5:4.
הַ/כֹּהֵן֙
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
אֹתָ֔/הּ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בֵּ֥ין
bêyn
H996
"between"
Prep
Between is the meaning of this preposition, used to show a location or a choice, like either or, as seen in Exodus where it describes the space between two objects.
Definition: : between between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), [phrase] from (the widest), [idiom] in, out of, whether (it be...or), within. See also: Genesis 1:4; Joshua 24:7; Psalms 68:14.
ט֖וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
וּ/בֵ֣ין
bêyn
H996
"between"
Conj | Prep
Between is the meaning of this preposition, used to show a location or a choice, like either or, as seen in Exodus where it describes the space between two objects.
Definition: : between between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), [phrase] from (the widest), [idiom] in, out of, whether (it be...or), within. See also: Genesis 1:4; Joshua 24:7; Psalms 68:14.
רָ֑ע
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
Adj
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
כְּ/עֶרְכְּ/ךָ֥
ʻêrek
H6187
"valuation"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a valuation or estimate of something's worth. It is used to describe the price or proportion of something, like the valuation of goods in Ezekiel 40.
Definition: 1) order, row, estimate, things that are set in order, layer, pile 1a) order, row 1b) estimate, valuation Aramaic equivalent: ar.ka (אַרְכָֿא "lengthening" H0754)
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: equal, estimation, (things that are set in) order, price, proportion, [idiom] set at, suit, taxation, [idiom] valuest. See also: Exodus 40:4; Leviticus 27:15; Psalms 55:14.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֖ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
כֵּ֥ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
יִהְיֶֽה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
Study Notes — Leviticus 27:12
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- Context
- Leviticus 27:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 27:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 27:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 27:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 27:12
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 27:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 27:12
Context — Rules about Valuations
10He must not replace it or exchange it, either good for bad or bad for good. But if he does substitute one animal for another, both that animal and its substitute will be holy.
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. 14Now if a man consecrates his house as holy to the LORD, then the priest shall value it either as good or bad. The price will stand just as the priest values it.Leviticus 27:12 Summary
This verse, Leviticus 27:12, is talking about how the priest would determine the value of an animal that someone had promised to give to God. The priest would decide if the animal was worth a lot or a little, and that would be the final decision, similar to how God determines our worth and the price of our redemption, as seen in 1 Corinthians 6:20. This reminds us that God is the one who sets the value of our lives, and we should trust His judgment, just as we see in Psalm 139:17-18, where David says that God's thoughts about him are precious and worthy of trust. By surrendering to God's valuation, we can find freedom and peace, knowing that our worth is not determined by our own estimation, but by God's.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of the priest in determining the value of a vowed animal?
The priest is responsible for setting the value of the animal, whether high or low, as stated in Leviticus 27:12, and this value is final and binding, similar to the way God sets the value of our lives and the price of our redemption, as seen in 1 Corinthians 6:20.
Can the owner of the animal dispute the value set by the priest?
According to Leviticus 27:12-14, the priest's valuation is authoritative, and the owner must accept it, although the owner does have the option to redeem the animal by adding a fifth to its value, as stated in Leviticus 27:13.
How does this process relate to our lives as Christians?
Just as the priest sets the value of the animal, God sets the value of our lives, and we are called to surrender to His valuation, recognizing that our worth is not determined by our own estimation, but by God's, as expressed in Psalm 139:17-18.
What is the significance of the priest's role in this process?
The priest's role in setting the value of the vowed animal serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and authority in our lives, and the importance of submitting to His will, as seen in Romans 12:1-2, where we are called to present ourselves as living sacrifices to God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas of my life where I am trying to set my own value, rather than surrendering to God's valuation?
- How can I apply the principle of surrendering to God's sovereignty in my daily life, just as the owner of the animal surrenders to the priest's valuation?
- What are some ways that I can recognize and acknowledge God's authority in my life, just as the Israelites recognized the priest's authority in determining the value of vowed animals?
- How can I trust God's valuation of my life, even when it is difficult or challenging, and remember that His ways are higher than my ways, as stated in Isaiah 55:9?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 27:12
And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad,.... Put a price upon it according to its worth, as it shall appear to him: as thou valuest it, [who art] the priest, so shall it be; that
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 27:12
And if it be a beast, whereof men bring an offering unto the LORD, all that any man giveth of such unto the LORD shall be holy.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 27:12
Leviticus 27:12 And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou valuest it, [who art] the priest, so shall it be.Ver. 12. So shall it be.] What the priest doeth, God ratifieth.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 27:12
(12) Whether it be good or bad.—That is, the priest shall estimate its value according to the condition of the animal, whatever that may be, whether it is of good quality or bad.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 27:12
12. thou the priest] or, thou, O priest.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 27:12
12. Good or bad — Not blemished or unblemished, not clean or unclean but simply costly or cheap.