Leviticus 27:12 nasb — 'The priest shall value it as either good or bad; as you, the priest, value it, so it shall be.

NASB

"'The priest shall value it as either good or bad; as you, the priest, value it, so it shall be."

— Leviticus 27:12, NASB

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Leviticus 27 — Context

9

'Now if it is an animal of the kind which men can present as an offering to the LORD, any such that one gives to the LORD shall be holy.

10

'He shall not replace it or exchange it, a good for a bad, or a bad for a good; or if he does exchange animal for animal, then both it and its substitute shall become holy.

11

'If, however, it is any unclean animal of the kind which men do not present as an offering to the LORD, then he shall place the animal before the priest.

12

'The priest shall value it as either good or bad; as you, the priest, value it, so it shall be.

13

'But if he should ever wish to redeem it, then he shall add one-fifth of it to your valuation.

14

'Now if a man consecrates his house as holy to the LORD, then the priest shall value it as either good or bad; as the priest values it, so it shall stand.

15

'Yet if the one who consecrates it should wish to redeem his house, then he shall add one-fifth of your valuation price to it, so that it may be his.

Leviticus 27:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 27:12 say?
Leviticus 27:12 in the NASB reads: “'The priest shall value it as either good or bad; as you, the priest, value it, so it shall be.”
Where is Leviticus 27:12 in the Bible?
Leviticus 27:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 27, verse 12.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 27:12.
What translation should I read Leviticus 27:12 in?
Leviticus 27:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 27:12?
Leviticus 27:12 reads (NASB): “'The priest shall value it as either good or bad; as you, the priest, value it, so it shall be.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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