Leviticus 27:6
New International Version
for a person between one month and five years, set the value of a male at five shekels of silver and that of a female at three shekels of silver;

New Living Translation
A boy between the ages of one month and five years is valued at five shekels of silver; a girl of that age is valued at three shekels of silver.

English Standard Version
If the person is from a month old up to five years old, the valuation shall be for a male five shekels of silver, and for a female the valuation shall be three shekels of silver.

Berean Standard Bible
Now if the person is from one month to five years of age, then your valuation for the male shall be five shekels of silver, and for the female three shekels of silver.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
and if from a month old up to five years old, then your valuation for a male shall be five shekels of silver, and for a female your valuation shall be three shekels of silver;

New American Standard Bible
But if the person is from a month even up to five years old, then your assessment shall be five shekels of silver for a male, and for a female your assessment shall be three shekels of silver.

NASB 1995
But if they are from a month even up to five years old, then your valuation shall be five shekels of silver for the male, and for the female your valuation shall be three shekels of silver.

NASB 1977
‘But if they are from a month even up to five years old, then your valuation shall be five shekels of silver for the male, and for the female your valuation shall be three shekels of silver.

Legacy Standard Bible
But if they are from a month even up to five years old, then your valuation shall be five shekels of silver for the male, and for the female your valuation shall be three shekels of silver.

Amplified Bible
But if the child is between one month and five years of age, then your valuation shall be five shekels of silver for the male and three shekels for the female.

Christian Standard Bible
If the person is from one month to five years old, your assessment for a male is five silver shekels, and for a female your assessment is three shekels of silver.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
If the person is from one month to five years old, your assessment for a male is five silver shekels, and for a female your assessment is three shekels of silver.

American Standard Version
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.

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
For a boy from one month to five years old, give 2 ounces of silver and for a girl give about one ounce.

International Standard Version
If a person is from one month to five years old, then your valuation for a male is to be five shekels of silver, and for a female your valuation is to be three shekels of silver.

Majority Standard Bible
Now if the person is from one month to five years of age, then your valuation for the male shall be five shekels of silver, and for the female three shekels of silver.

NET Bible
If the person is one month old up to five years old, the conversion value of the male is five shekels of silver, and for the female the conversion value is three shekels of silver.

New Heart English Bible
If the person is from a month old even to five years old, then your valuation shall be for a male five shekels of silver, and for a female your valuation shall be three shekels of silver.

Webster's Bible Translation
And if it shall be from a month old even to 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.

World English Bible
If the person is from a month old to five years old, then your valuation shall be for a male five shekels of silver, and for a female your valuation shall be three shekels of silver.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and if from a son of a month even to a son of five years, then your valuation of the male has been five shekels of silver, and for the female your valuation [is] three shekels of silver;

Young's Literal Translation
and if from a son of a month even unto a son of five years -- then hath thy valuation been of the male five shekels of silver, and for the female thy valuation is three shekels of silver;

Smith's Literal Translation
And if from the son of a month, and even to the son of five years, and thy estimation was, the male, five shekels of silver, and for the female, thy estimation, three shekels of silver.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
From one month until the fifth year. for a male shall be given five sides: for a female three.

Catholic Public Domain Version
From one month until the fifth year, for a male, five shekels shall be given; for a female, three.

New American Bible
For persons between the ages of one month and five years, the value for a male shall be five silver shekels, and for a female, three shekels.

New Revised Standard Version
If the age is from one month to five years, the equivalent for a male is five shekels of silver, and for a female the equivalent is three shekels of silver.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if it is from a month old up to five years old, then the valuation of males shall be for the male five shekels of silver, and for the female three shekels of silver.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And of the females, ten shekels, and if from a son of a month and unto a son of five years the price of males shall be five shekels of silver, and of females, three shekels of silver.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And if it be from a month old even unto five years old, then thy valuation shall be for the male five shekels of silver, and for the female thy valuation shall be three shekels of silver.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And from a month old to five years old, the valuation of a male shall be five didrachms, and of a female, three didrachms of silver.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Rules about Valuations
5And if the person is from five to twenty years of age, then your valuation for the male shall be twenty shekels, and for the female ten shekels. 6Now if the person is from one month to five years of age, then your valuation for the male shall be five shekels of silver, and for the female three shekels of silver. 7And if the person is sixty years of age or older, then your valuation shall be fifteen shekels for the male and ten shekels for the female.…

Cross References
Exodus 13:13
You must redeem every firstborn donkey with a lamb, and if you do not redeem it, you are to break its neck. And every firstborn of your sons you must redeem.

Numbers 3:40-43
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Number every firstborn male of the Israelites a month old or more, and list their names. / You are to take the Levites for Me—I am the LORD—in place of all the firstborn of Israel, and the livestock of the Levites in place of all the firstborn of the livestock of the Israelites.” / So Moses numbered all the firstborn of the Israelites, as the LORD had commanded him. ...

Numbers 18:15-16
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.

1 Samuel 1:11
And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.”

1 Samuel 1:24-28
Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. / And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli. / “Please, my lord,” said Hannah, “as surely as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. ...

2 Kings 12:4
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.

2 Kings 23:35
So Jehoiakim paid the silver and gold to Pharaoh Neco, but to meet Pharaoh’s demand he taxed the land and exacted the silver and the gold from the people, each according to his wealth.

Nehemiah 10:32-33
We also place ourselves under the obligation to contribute a third of a shekel yearly for the service of the house of our God: / for the showbread, for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings, for the Sabbath offerings, for the New Moons and appointed feasts, for the holy offerings, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the duties of the house of our God.

Proverbs 20:25
It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.

Ezekiel 20:25-26
I also gave them over to statutes that were not good and ordinances by which they could not live. / And I pronounced them unclean through their gifts—the sacrifice of every firstborn in the fire—so that I might devastate them, in order that they would know that I am the LORD.

Matthew 18:10
See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.

Matthew 19:13-15
Then little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them. / But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” / And after He had placed His hands on them, He went on from there.

Mark 10:13-16
Now people were bringing the little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, and the disciples rebuked those who brought them. / But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. / Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” ...

Luke 2:22-24
And when the time of purification according to the Law of Moses was complete, His parents brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord / (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”), / and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”

Luke 18:15-17
Now people were even bringing their babies to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked those who brought them. / But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. / Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”


Treasury of Scripture

And if it be from a month old even to five years old, then your estimation shall be of the male five shekels of silver, and for the female your estimation shall be three shekels of silver.

from

Numbers 3:40-43
And the LORD said unto Moses, Number all the firstborn of the males of the children of Israel from a month old and upward, and take the number of their names…

Numbers 18:14-16
Every thing devoted in Israel shall be thine…

the male The male five shekels,

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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














Now if the person is from one month to five years of age
This phrase sets the age range for the valuation of a person dedicated to the Lord. In ancient Israel, children were considered part of the community from birth, but their valuation for religious purposes began at one month. This reflects the cultural understanding of infancy and the importance of children in the community. The age range up to five years indicates a period before a child is considered capable of contributing labor or service, which is significant in a society where physical ability often determined value.

then your valuation for the male shall be five shekels of silver
The valuation of five shekels for a male child reflects the economic and social structures of ancient Israel. Silver was a common medium of exchange, and the shekel was a standard unit of weight and currency. The higher valuation for males can be understood in the context of a patriarchal society where males were often seen as future laborers and potential leaders. This valuation system underscores the practical considerations of the time, where economic contributions were a significant factor in determining value.

and for the female three shekels of silver
The valuation of three shekels for a female child indicates a lower economic valuation compared to males, reflecting the societal norms and roles assigned to women in ancient Israel. While this may seem inequitable by modern standards, it is important to understand it within the historical and cultural context of the time. Women had different roles and responsibilities, often centered around the household and family, which were vital to the community's survival and prosperity. This valuation does not imply lesser spiritual worth but rather reflects the economic realities of the era.

In summary, Leviticus 27:6 provides insight into the valuation system used in ancient Israel for individuals dedicated to the Lord, reflecting the cultural, economic, and social norms of the time. The distinctions in valuation between males and females highlight the different roles and expectations within the community, while the use of silver as currency underscores the practical aspects of religious and societal obligations.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God on Mount Sinai. He is the central figure in delivering God's commandments to the Israelites.

2. Israelites
The recipients of the laws in Leviticus, including the instructions on vows and valuations.

3. Tabernacle
The place where the Israelites worshiped and where offerings and vows were made. It served as the central place of worship during their journey in the wilderness.

4. Priests
The individuals responsible for overseeing the valuations and ensuring that the laws were followed according to God's instructions.

5. Shekel
The unit of currency used in ancient Israel, significant in the context of valuations and offerings.
Teaching Points
Understanding Valuation in Worship
The valuation system reflects the importance of dedicating individuals to God and the recognition of their worth in His service. It teaches us to consider the value of our commitments to God.

Equality and Distinction
While there is a difference in valuation between males and females, it reflects the cultural context of the time. Today, we recognize the equal value of all individuals in Christ (Galatians 3:28).

Commitment to God
The passage encourages us to consider what we dedicate to God, whether it be our time, resources, or talents. It challenges us to evaluate our commitments and ensure they honor Him.

Faithfulness in Promises
Just as the Israelites were expected to fulfill their vows, we are called to be faithful in our promises to God and others, reflecting His faithfulness to us.(6) From a month old even unto five years old.--That is, if a parent, or any other person, devotes his or anyone else's child to the sanctuary, he is obliged to be redeemed according to the prescribed valuation. The formula used in such a case during the second Temple was, "Behold the estimation of this my boy, or this my girl, or of that boy or that girl, be upon me."

The male five shekels of silver.--As at this tender age the service of a child is not of much value, the vower is to pay for a boy 12s. 11d.

The female . . . three shekels of silver.--The girl being proportionately less valuable, is to be redeemed at 7s. 9d.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Now if [the person is]
וְאִ֣ם (wə·’im)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

one month
חֹ֗דֶשׁ (ḥō·ḏeš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month

to
וְעַד֙ (wə·‘aḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

five
חָמֵ֣שׁ (ḥā·mêš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 2568: Five

years of age,
שָׁנִ֔ים (šā·nîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 8141: A year

then your valuation
עֶרְכְּךָ֙ (‘er·kə·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6187: A pile, equipment, estimate

for the male
הַזָּכָ֔ר (haz·zā·ḵār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2145: Remembered, a male

shall be
וְהָיָ֤ה (wə·hā·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

five
חֲמִשָּׁ֥ה (ḥă·miš·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 2568: Five

shekels
שְׁקָלִ֖ים (šə·qā·lîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8255: A weight, a commercial standard

of silver,
כָּ֑סֶף (kā·sep̄)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

and for the female
וְלַנְּקֵבָ֣ה (wə·lan·nə·qê·ḇāh)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5347: A female

three
שְׁלֹ֥שֶׁת (šə·lō·šeṯ)
Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

shekels
שְׁקָלִ֖ים (šə·qā·lîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8255: A weight, a commercial standard

of silver.
כָּֽסֶף׃ (kā·sep̄)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money


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