Leviticus 27:7 bbe — And for sixty years old and over, for a male the value will be fifteen shekels, and for a female, ten.

Bible in Basic English

"And for sixty years old and over, for a male the value will be fifteen shekels, and for a female, ten."

— Leviticus 27:7, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 27 — Context

4

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

5

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.

6

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.

7

And for sixty years old and over, for a male the value will be fifteen shekels, and for a female, ten.

8

But if he is poorer than the value which you have put on him, then let him be taken to the priest, and the priest will put a value on him, such as it is possible for him to give.

9

And if it is a beast of which men make offerings to the Lord, whatever any man gives of such to the Lord will be holy.

10

It may not be changed in any way, a good given for a bad, or a bad for a good; if one beast is changed for another, the two will be holy.

Leviticus 27:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 27:7 say?
Leviticus 27:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And for sixty years old and over, for a male the value will be fifteen shekels, and for a female, ten.”
Where is Leviticus 27:7 in the Bible?
Leviticus 27:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 27, verse 7.
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 27:7.
What translation should I read Leviticus 27:7 in?
Leviticus 27:7 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 27:7?
Leviticus 27:7 reads (BBE): “And for sixty years old and over, for a male the value will be fifteen shekels, and for a female, ten.” 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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