Leviticus 27:12
New International Version
who will judge its quality as good or bad. Whatever value the priest then sets, that is what it will be.

New Living Translation
He will assess its value, and his assessment will be final, whether high or low.

English Standard Version
and the priest shall value it as either good or bad; as the priest values it, so it shall be.

Berean Standard Bible
The priest shall set its value, whether high or low; as the priest values it, the price will be set.

King James Bible
And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou valuest it, who art the priest, so shall it be.

New King James Version
and the priest shall set a value for it, whether it is good or bad; as you, the priest, value it, so it shall be.

New American Standard Bible
And the priest shall assess it as either good or bad; as you, the priest, assess it, so shall it be.

NASB 1995
‘The priest shall value it as either good or bad; as you, the priest, value it, so it shall be.

NASB 1977
‘And the priest shall value it as either good or bad; as you, the priest, value it, so it shall be.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the priest shall value it as either good or bad; as you, the priest, value it, so it shall be.

Amplified Bible
and the priest shall value it as either good or bad; it shall be as you, the priest, value it.

Christian Standard Bible
The priest will set its value, whether high or low; the price will be set as the priest makes the assessment for you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The priest will set its value, whether high or low; the price will be set as the priest makes the assessment for you.

American Standard Version
and the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou the priest valuest it, so shall it be.

Contemporary English Version
and let him determine its value.

English Revised Version
and the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou the priest valuest it, so shall it be.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The priest will determine what its value is. The value will be whatever the priest decides.

Good News Translation
The priest shall set a price for it, according to its good or bad qualities, and the price will be final.

International Standard Version
then the priest will evaluate it as to whether it is good or bad. According to your—that is, the priest's—valuation, so it is to be.

Majority Standard Bible
The priest shall set its value, whether high or low; as the priest values it, the price will be set.

NET Bible
and the priest will establish its conversion value, whether good or bad. According to the assessed conversion value of the priest, thus it will be.

New Heart English Bible
and the priest shall value it, whether it is good or bad. As you the priest values it, so shall it be.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou valuest it, who art the priest, so shall it be.

World English Bible
and the priest shall evaluate it, whether it is good or bad. As the priest evaluates it, so it shall be.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the priest has valued it, whether good or bad; according to your valuation, O priest, so it is;

Young's Literal Translation
and the priest hath valued it; whether good or bad, according to thy valuation, O priest, so it is;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the priest estimated it between good and between evil: according to thy valuation, O priest, so shall it be.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who judging whether it be good or bad, shall set the price:

Catholic Public Domain Version
who, judging whether it is either good or bad, shall set the price.

New American Bible
who shall determine its value in keeping with its good or bad qualities, and the value set by the priest shall stand.

New Revised Standard Version
The priest shall assess it: whether good or bad, according to the assessment of the priest, so it shall be.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad; and as the priest values it, so shall it be.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Priest will cut its price between good and bad, and according to that price to which the Priest cut, so it shall be.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad; as thou the priest valuest it, so shall it be.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the priest shall make a valuation between the good and the bad, and accordingly as the priest shall value it, so shall it stand.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Rules about Valuations
11But if the vow involves any of the unclean animals that may not be brought as an offering to the LORD, the animal must be presented before the priest. 12The priest shall set its value, whether high or low; as the priest values it, the price will be set. 13If, however, the owner decides to redeem the animal, he must add a fifth to its value.…

Cross References
Numbers 18:15-17
The firstborn of every womb, whether man or beast, that is offered to the LORD belongs to you. But you must surely redeem every firstborn son and every firstborn male of unclean animals. / You are to pay the redemption price for a month-old male according to your valuation: five shekels of silver, according to the sanctuary shekel, which is twenty gerahs. / But you must not redeem the firstborn of an ox, a sheep, or a goat; they are holy. You are to splatter their blood on the altar and burn their fat as a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Exodus 22:9-11
In all cases of illegal possession of an ox, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or any lost item that someone claims, ‘This is mine,’ both parties shall bring their cases before the judges. The one whom the judges find guilty must pay back double to his neighbor. / If a man gives a donkey, an ox, a sheep, or any other animal to be cared for by his neighbor, but it dies or is injured or stolen while no one is watching, / an oath before the LORD shall be made between the parties to determine whether or not the man has taken his neighbor’s property. The owner must accept the oath and require no restitution.

Deuteronomy 15:19-23
You must set apart to the LORD your God every firstborn male produced by your herds and flocks. You are not to put the firstborn of your oxen to work, nor are you to shear the firstborn of your flock. / Each year you and your household are to eat it before the LORD your God in the place the LORD will choose. / But if an animal has a defect, is lame or blind, or has any serious flaw, you must not sacrifice it to the LORD your God. ...

1 Samuel 2:13-16
or for the custom of the priests with the people. When any man offered a sacrifice, the servant of the priest would come with a three-pronged meat fork while the meat was boiling / and plunge it into the pan or kettle or cauldron or cooking pot. And the priest would claim for himself whatever the meat fork brought up. This is how they treated all the Israelites who came to Shiloh. / Even before the fat was burned, the servant of the priest would come and say to the man who was sacrificing, “Give the priest some meat to roast, because he will not accept boiled meat from you, but only raw.” ...

Malachi 1:8
When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is it not wrong? And when you present the lame and sick ones, is it not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you or show you favor?” asks the LORD of Hosts.

Ezekiel 44:30
The best of all the firstfruits and of every contribution from all your offerings will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest, so that a blessing may rest upon your homes.

2 Chronicles 31:12-14
And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second. / Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God. / Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts.

Nehemiah 10:37-39
Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. / For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.”

1 Kings 8:62-64
Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. / On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings.

2 Kings 12:4-5
Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.”

Matthew 23:16-19
Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? / And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’ ...

Luke 21:1-4
Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, / and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. ...

Acts 5:1-4
Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. / With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet. / Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? ...

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

1 Corinthians 9:13-14
Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.


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Leviticus 27
1. He who makes a singular vow must be the Lord's
3. The estimation of the person
9. of a beast given by vow
14. of a house
16. of a field, and the redemption thereof
28. No devoted thing may be redeemed
30. The tithe may not be changed














who sets its value
In the context of Leviticus, the priest is the one who determines the value of offerings made to the Lord. The Hebrew root for "sets" is "ערך" (arak), which means to arrange or set in order. This reflects the priest's role in maintaining order and holiness in the community by ensuring that offerings are appropriately valued. The priest acts as a mediator between God and the people, emphasizing the importance of divine order and justice in worship.

whether high or low
This phrase indicates the flexibility and discernment required of the priest in evaluating offerings. The Hebrew words "טוב" (tov) for "high" and "רע" (ra) for "low" suggest a moral and qualitative assessment, not just a quantitative one. The priest's judgment must align with God's standards, reflecting the spiritual condition and sincerity of the giver. This highlights the principle that God values the heart behind the offering more than the material worth.

Whatever value the priest sets
The authority given to the priest underscores the trust placed in spiritual leaders to act in accordance with God's will. The Hebrew word "שום" (sum) for "sets" implies a deliberate and thoughtful decision. This responsibility requires the priest to be in tune with God's guidance, ensuring that the valuation is fair and just. It serves as a reminder of the weight of spiritual leadership and the need for integrity and wisdom.

that will be the value
The finality of the priest's decision is emphasized here. The Hebrew word "יהיה" (yihyeh) for "will be" conveys a sense of certainty and establishment. This reflects the binding nature of the priest's judgment, which is to be respected and upheld by the community. It illustrates the principle of divine authority being exercised through human agents, reinforcing the idea that God's will is enacted through His appointed servants.

(12) Whether it be good or bad.--That is, the priest shall estimate its value according to the condition of the animal, whatever that may be, whether it is of good quality or bad.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The priest
הַכֹּהֵן֙ (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

shall set its value,
וְהֶעֱרִ֤יךְ (wə·he·‘ĕ·rîḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6186: To set in a, row, arrange, put in order

whether high
ט֖וֹב (ṭō·wḇ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

or low;
רָ֑ע (rā‘)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7451: Bad, evil

as the priest
הַכֹּהֵ֖ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

values it,
כְּעֶרְכְּךָ֥ (kə·‘er·kə·ḵā)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6187: A pile, equipment, estimate

the price
כֵּ֥ן (kên)
Adverb
Strong's 3651: So -- thus

will be set.
יִהְיֶֽה׃ (yih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be


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