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Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them, When a man shall accomplish a vow, the persons shall be for Yahweh by your estimation.
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Vows of Dedication
Commentators explain that when an Israelite made a "special vow" to dedicate a person to God, it wasn't a commitment to lifelong servitude. Instead, the law established a system of redemption. The person was "valued" according to a set standard, and that monetary amount was paid to the sanctuary. This honored the devotee's zeal while ensuring the practical functioning of the tabernacle.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Rather, When a man makes a special vow which concerns thy valuation of persons to Yahweh, if thy estimation shall be of the male, etc. The…
19th Century
Anglican
Shall make a singular vow. —Better, shall consecrate a vow ().
According to the interpretation of this phrase that prevail…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them This being an affair which only concerned them; for the Jewish …
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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…
