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But if he will indeed redeem it, then he shall add the fifth part of it to your estimation.
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The Redemption Surcharge
Commentators explain that if the person who originally dedicated an animal to God wanted to buy it back, they had to pay the priest's valuation plus a 20% surcharge. Charles Ellicott describes this extra fifth as a 'fine for taking back a thing that he promised to the Lord,' while anyone else could purchase it at the standard valuation.
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Leviticus
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19th Century
Anglican
But if he will at all redeem it. —Better, and if he wishes to redeem it, that is, the man himself who vowed it f…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if he will at all redeem it The owner of it, or he that has devoted it, if he is determined to have it again at …
Presbyterian
Zeal for the service of God inclined the Israelites, on some occasions, to dedicate themselves or their children to the service of the Lord, in his…
