John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Leviticus 27:9
And if it be a beast whereof men bring an offering to the Lord ,.... That is, it such a creature is devoted, which is of that kind which are used in sacrifice to the Lord, such as bullocks, sheep, goats, rams, and lambs: all that any man giveth of such unto the Lord shall be holy ; shall be set apart to sacred uses, and not applied to profane or common uses, but either were for the use of the altar or of the priests; or the price of them for the repair of the sanctuary, according as... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Leviticus 27:8
But if he be poorer than thy estimation ,.... If he is so poor that he is not able to pay the value that, is set upon him, according to the rules before given: then he shall present himself before the priest ; that has made the estimation, according to the above directions, observing the difference of years, and of male and female; but if a person could not pay the said sums that were appointed, he might apply to the priest, and tell his case: and the priest shall value him ; put a... read more