Leviticus 27:8 net — If he is too poor to pay the conversion value, he must stand the person before the priest and the priest will establish…

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"If he is too poor to pay the conversion value, he must stand the person before the priest and the priest will establish his conversion value; according to what the man who made the vow can afford, the priest will establish his conversion value."

— Leviticus 27:8, NET Bible

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Leviticus 27 — Context

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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.

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If the person is from sixty years old and older, if he is a male the conversion value is fifteen shekels, and for the female ten shekels.

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If he is too poor to pay the conversion value, he must stand the person before the priest and the priest will establish his conversion value; according to what the man who made the vow can afford, the priest will establish his conversion value.

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Redemption of Vowed Animals“‘If what is vowed is a kind of animal from which an offering may be presented to the LORD, anything which he gives to the LORD from this kind of animal will be holy.

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He must not replace or exchange it, good for bad or bad for good, and if he does indeed exchange one animal for another animal, then both the original animal and its substitute will be holy.

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If what is vowed is an unclean animal from which an offering must not be presented to the LORD, then he must stand the animal before the priest,

Leviticus 27:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 27:8 say?
Leviticus 27:8 in the NET Bible reads: “If he is too poor to pay the conversion value, he must stand the person before the priest and the priest will establish his conversion value; according to what the man who made the vow can afford, the priest will establish his conversion value.”
Where is Leviticus 27:8 in the Bible?
Leviticus 27:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 27, verse 8.
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 27:8.
What translation should I read Leviticus 27:8 in?
Leviticus 27:8 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 27:8?
Leviticus 27:8 reads (NET): “If he is too poor to pay the conversion value, he must stand the person before the priest and the priest will establish his conversion value; according to what the man who made the vow can afford, the priest will establish his conversion value.” 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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