Leviticus 27:16
“And if a man shall sanctify unto the LORD some part of a field of his possession, then thy estimation shall be according to the seed thereof: an homer of barley seed shall be valued at fifty shekels of silver.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
If he sanctify his field from the year of jubilee,.... The very year, as Aben Ezra, while it is current, or when it is…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Some part of a field of his possession - Rather, a part of the land of his inheritance. The seed thereof - i. e. the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Some part of a field - Though the preceding words are not in the text, yet it is generally allowed they should be…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 27:14-25
Here is the law concerning real estates dedicated to the service of God by a singular vow.
I. Suppose a man, in his zeal…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
fifty shekels of silver meaning apparently that at the rate of one shekel a year this shall be the maximum amount of…
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