Leviticus 27:3 net — the conversion value of the male from twenty years old up to sixty years old is fifty shekels by the standard of the sa…

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"the conversion value of the male from twenty years old up to sixty years old is fifty shekels by the standard of the sanctuary shekel."

— Leviticus 27:3, NET Bible

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Leviticus 27 — Context

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Redemption of Vowed People The LORD spoke to Moses:

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“Speak to the Israelites and tell them,‘When a man makes a special votive offering based on the conversion value of persons to the LORD,

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the conversion value of the male from twenty years old up to sixty years old is fifty shekels by the standard of the sanctuary shekel.

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If the person is a female, the conversion value is thirty shekels.

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If the person is from five years old up to twenty years old, the conversion value of the male is twenty shekels, and for the female ten shekels.

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If the person is one month old up to five years old, the conversion value of the male is five shekels of silver, and for the female the conversion value is three shekels of silver.

Leviticus 27:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 27:3 say?
Leviticus 27:3 in the NET Bible reads: “the conversion value of the male from twenty years old up to sixty years old is fifty shekels by the standard of the sanctuary shekel.”
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 (NET): “the conversion value of the male from twenty years old up to sixty years old is fifty shekels by the standard of the sanctuary shekel.” 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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