From five years old, at what age they might be vowed by their parents, as appears from 1 Samuel 1:0. though not by themselves; and the children were obliged by their parents’ vow, which is not strange, considering the parents’ power and right to dispose of their children so far as is not contrary to the mind of God. read more
Dotibe Offerings of the LordSUGGESTIVE READINGSLeviticus 27:2.—Shall make a singular vow. The Rabbins interpreted the phrase as meaning to “pronounce a vow,” and the Chaldee version renders the words, “shall distinctly pronounce a vow.” From this followed the subtle and misleading theory that no vow, unless pronounced audibly, was binding: ignoring the solemn truth that “Our thoughts are heard in heaven”; that “there is not a word in our tongue but the Lord knoweth it altogether” (Psalms... read more
Chapter 27Now the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, Speak to the children of Israel, say unto them, When a man makes a singular vow, the persons shall be for the Lord by thy estimation ( Leviticus 27:1-2 ).Now if you make a vow unto God and say, "God, I'm gonna give You my life," wonderful. "Now I want to take my life back. Lord, I've decided not to give You my life." Well hey, He won't play Indian giver with you. You want to take yourself back now? You don't want to give your life to God? Okay,... read more
Leviticus 27:2. A singular vow. When a man shall vow a vow; or as others contend, when a man shall vow to give the price of his life or labour to the Lord. The family of Aaron being appointed priests, and the whole tribe of Levi their assistants; persons desirous of aiding in the worship of the tabernacle, were but little encouraged. Some devoted persons were however accepted; and women were not exempt, for they could prepare the linen. But the levites were too numerous for the sacred... read more
Leviticus 27:2-13When a man shall make a singular vow.Laws concerning vowsI. That voluntary and special vows were permitted by the Lord. Vows should be made cautiously, deliberately, and, in most instances, conditionally; because further enlightenment, or changed conditions may render their fulfilment undesirable, unnecessary, or even impossible.II. That vows were acceptable to the Lord according to the spirit which prompted them, and in which they were paid. When circumstances justified an... read more
Lev 27:3 And thy estimation shall be of the male from twenty years old even unto sixty years old, even thy estimation shall be fifty shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary. Ver. 3. Fifty shekels of silver. ] This was the greatest rate, because people are then in their prime; and yet no very great one, lest they should think much to vow, or perform to the Lord their God. read more
Lev 27:4 And if it [be] a female, then thy estimation shall be thirty shekels. Ver. 4. And if it be a female. ] She is set at a lower valuation then the male, because less able for any laborious or rational employment. read more
Lev 27:5 And if [it be] from five years old even unto twenty years old, then thy estimation shall be of the male twenty shekels, and for the female ten shekels. Ver. 5. From five years old. ] Childhood and youth is vanity. There is a bundle of folly in a child’s heart. Pro 22:15 The same Greek word νηπιος , signifieth a fool, and a child. And the Hebrew word used to signify youth, Ecc 11:10 signifieth blackness or darkness, to note, that youth is a dark and dangerous age. Few Macariuses to be... read more
Lev 27:6 And if [it be] from a month old even unto five years old, then thy estimation shall be of the male five shekels of silver, and for the female thy estimation [shall be] three shekels of silver. Ver. 6. From a month old. ] If his parents have made a vow concerning him. read more
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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Leviticus 27:4
Less than the man’s price, because she is inferior to him both in strength and serviceableness. read more