King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And if it [be] a female, then thy estimation shall be thirty shekels.
Complete Jewish Bible:
if a woman, thirty shekels.
Berean Standard Bible:
Or if it is a female, then your valuation shall be thirty shekels.
American Standard Version:
And if it be a female, then thy estimation shall be thirty shekels.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And if it be a female{H5347}, then thy estimation{H6187} shall be thirty{H7970} shekels{H8255}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Matthew 26:15
- And said [unto them], What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.
Matthew 27:9
- Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;
Matthew 27:10
- And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.
Zechariah 11:12
- And I said unto them, If ye think good, give [me] my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty [pieces] of silver.
Zechariah 11:13
- And the LORD said unto me, Cast it unto the potter: a goodly price that I was prised at of them. And I took the thirty [pieces] of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of the LORD.
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Commentary for Leviticus 27:4
Leviticus 27:4 is part of a larger section in the book of Leviticus that deals with the laws of vows and dedications. In the historical context of ancient Israel, people could dedicate themselves, their animals, or their property to the Lord, often in fulfillment of a vow or as a freewill offering. The value of these dedications was determined by a system of estimation, which was meant to standardize the worth of different offerings.
In Leviticus 27:4, the specific focus is on the valuation of individuals who are dedicated to the service of the Lord. The verse provides a gender-based valuation scale, stating that if the person dedicated is a female, the estimation for her value shall be thirty shekels of silver. This is in contrast to the value of a male, which is set at fifty shekels of silver, as mentioned in the preceding verse (Leviticus 27:3).
The themes reflected in this verse include the sanctity of vows, the concept of dedicating oneself or one's possessions to God, and the establishment of a structured system for determining the value of such dedications. The different valuations for males and females likely reflect the economic realities of the time, where men typically had a higher economic value due to their role in agricultural labor and military service.
It's important to note that these values were not market prices but were religiously sanctioned amounts meant to reflect the individual's service to God. The system also allowed for redemption, meaning that individuals could buy back their dedicated property or service by paying the estimated value plus a fifth of its value (Leviticus 27:13, 15, 19, etc.). This practice ensured that the sanctuary and its service were adequately funded while also providing a way for individuals to fulfill their vows without permanently relinquishing their property or personal service.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5347
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נְקֵבָה
Transliteration: nᵉqêbâh
Pronunciation: nek-ay-baw'
Description: from נָקַב; female (from the sexual form); female. - Strong's Number: H6187
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵרֶךְ
Transliteration: ʻêrek
Pronunciation: eh'rek
Description: from עָרַךְ; a pile, equipment, estimate; equal, estimation, (things that are set in) order, price, proportion, [idiom] set at, suit, taxation, [idiom] valuest. - Strong's Number: H7970
There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁלוֹשִׁים
Transliteration: shᵉlôwshîym
Pronunciation: shel-o-sheem'
Description: or שְׁלֹשִׁים; multiple of שָׁלוֹשׁ; thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth; thirty, thirtieth. Compare שָׁלִישׁ. - Strong's Number: H8255
There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׁקֶל
Transliteration: sheqel
Pronunciation: sheh'-kel
Description: from שָׁקַל; probably a weight; used as a commercial standard; shekel.