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Leviticus 27

Leviticus 27:25

Rules about Valuations · Leviticus 27:1–29
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Translations

Modern
Every valuation will be according to the sanctuary shekel, twenty gerahs to the shekel.
Traditional
And all thy estimations shall be according to the shekel of the sanctuary: twenty gerahs shall be the shekel.
Literal
And all your valuations shall be according to the shekel of the sanctuary; twenty gerahs shall be to the shekel.
Latin
Omnis æstimatio siclo sanctuarii ponderabitur. Siclus viginti obolos habet.

Original

Hebrew
English
Every valuation will be according to the sanctuary shekel, twenty gerahs to the shekel.

Notes

Leviticus 27:25

Each of the gerahs weighed about 0.02 ounces or 0.6 grams.

Leviticus 27:1–34

This chapter concludes the book by discussing different types of vows. It ends with a rule for redeeming one's tithes (see also chapter Leviticus 25). At certain times, such as emergencies, a person might vow something to God in exchange for answered prayers (see Jonah 2:9). After God answered the prayer, the person might want to ignore the vow. Scripture requires that people vow carefully and then fulfill them (see Leviticus 5:4; Ecclesiastes 5:4–6). Jesus taught that people should not make oaths often or carelessly (Matthew 5:33–37; 23:16–22).

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes

Measurements

  • twenty gerahs to the shekel: About 0.4 oz (11.4 g)

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Inheritance Leviticus, Book of Ransom Weights and Measures

Topics

Dedication: Things Dedicated to God: Law Respecting the Release of Gerah: Also a Coin Equivalent to About Three Cents American Money and Three Half-Pence English Money Redemption of Persons or Property Vows of a Field