Leviticus 27:3 bbe — And you will put the value of a male from twenty years to sixty years old at fifty shekels of silver, by the scale of t…

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"And you will put the value of a male from twenty years to sixty years old at fifty shekels of silver, by the scale of the holy place."

— Leviticus 27:3, Bible in Basic English

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“And thy estimation shall be of the male from twenty years old even unto sixty years old, even thy estimation shall be fifty shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary. ”
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Leviticus 27 — Context

And the Lord said to Moses,

Say to the children of Israel, If a man makes a special oath, you will give your decision as to the value of the persons for the Lord.

And you will put the value of a male from twenty years to sixty years old at fifty shekels of silver, by the scale of the holy place.

And if it is a female, the value will be thirty shekels.

And if the person is from five to twenty years old, the value will be twenty shekels for a male, and ten for a female.

And if the person is from one month to five years old, then the value for a male will be five shekels of silver, and for a female three shekels.

Leviticus 27:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 27:3 say?

Leviticus 27:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And you will put the value of a male from twenty years to sixty years old at fifty shekels of silver, by the scale of the holy place.”

Where is Leviticus 27:3 in the Bible?

Leviticus 27:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 27, verse 3.

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 27:3.

What translation should I read Leviticus 27:3 in?

Leviticus 27:3 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 27:3?

Leviticus 27:3 reads (BBE): “And you will put the value of a male from twenty years to sixty years old at fifty shekels of silver, by the scale of the holy place.” 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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