Leviticus 27:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But if he be poorer than thy estimation, then he shall present himself before the priest, and the priest shall value him; according to his ability that vowed shall the priest value him. ”

Leviticus 27:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

If he be poorer than thy estimation - Too poor (to pay) thy valuation. Compare Leviticus 27:7 , Leviticus 27:11 .
Leviticus 27:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

But if he be poorer (e) than thy estimation, then he shall present himself before the priest, and the priest shall value him; according to his ability that vowed shall the priest value him. (e) If h...
Leviticus 27:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Commutation for a Person. Where an individual vows himself or herself to Yahweh ( cf. Judges 11:30 f., 1 Samuel 1:28 ) the commutation price will vary in proportion to the valuation of his or h...
Leviticus 27:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But if he be poorer than thy estimation, then he shall present himself before the priest, and the priest shall value him; according to his ability that vowed shall the priest value him.
Leviticus 27:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

If he be poorer than thy estimation— If he be too poor to pay the rate. If the man who vowed was unable to pay the affixed price of redemption, he was to represent his case to the priests, who we...
Leviticus 27:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When a man shall make a singular vow, the persons shall be for the LORD by thy estimation. When a man shall make ... Persons have at all...
Leviticus 27:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Vows and Tithes and their Redemption 1-29. Law of vows and their redemption. The making of vows is a very ancient and universal practice connected with prayer. In order to secure his desire the s...
Leviticus 27:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

But if he be poorer than thy estimation. — That is, if the person who makes the vow possesses less than the specified legal rates required to redeem it. Then he shall present himself before the p...
Leviticus 27:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CONCERNING VOWS Leviticus 27:1-34 As already remarked, the book of Leviticus certainly seems, at first sight, to be properly completed with the previous chapter; and hence it has been not unnat...
Leviticus 27:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In this final page of the Book of Leviticus we have something superadded to actual laws and yet of very vital importance. It is concerned with vows. A vow is a promise made to God voluntarily and not...
Leviticus 27:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

The poor man in vowing, like the poor widow in giving, is not esteemed by the LORD, according to the greatness of the gift, but the mind with which it is given. Luke 21:1-4 .
Leviticus 27:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

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...
Leviticus 27:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But if he be poorer than thy estimation, then he shall present himself before the priest, and the priest shall value him; according to his ability that vowed shall the priest value him. Ver. 8. Bu...
Leviticus 27:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

THE PERSONAL VOW (vv. 1-8) This was not a matter of a law requiring anything, but of a voluntary vow made to God. Though it was not required, yet when the vow was made, then it was absolutely requ...
Leviticus 27:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Law Concerning Vows. B. C. 1490. 1 And the L ORD spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Spea...
Leviticus 27:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

If he be poorer than thy estimation; if after his vow he be decayed and impoverished, and not able to pay the price which thou, according to the rules here given, requirest of him. According to hi...
Leviticus 27:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Price of Redemption from a Vow ( Leviticus 27:2-8 ). Leviticus 27:2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, When a man shall accomplish a vow, the persons shall be for Yahweh by...
Leviticus 27:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Dotibe Offerings of the Lord SUGGESTIVE READINGS Leviticus 27:2 .—Shall make a singular vow. The Rabbins interpreted the phrase as meaning to “pronounce a vow,” and the Chaldee version renders t...
Leviticus 27:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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 pri...
Leviticus 27:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

When a man shall make a singular vow. Laws concerning vows I. That voluntary and special vows were permitted by the Lord. Vows should be made cautiously, deliberately, and, in most instances, c...
Leviticus 27:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

APPENDIX . EXPOSITION The final chapter, attached to the book after the concluding exhortation, is a short treatise on persons ( Leviticus 27:2-3 ), animals ( Leviticus 27:9-3 ), houses ( Levi...
Leviticus 27:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Of Men and Beasts
Leviticus 27:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 8:12 ; Jeremiah 5:7 ; Leviticus 12:8 ; Leviticus 14:21 ; Leviticus 14:22 ; Leviticus 5:7 ; Luke 21:1-4 ; Mark 14:7
Leviticus 27:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Than thy estimation — If he be not able to pay the price which thou, according to the rules here given, requirest of him.

Leviticus 27:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Leviticus 27:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Leviticus 27:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Leviticus 27:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Leviticus 27:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Leviticus 27:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Leviticus 27:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Leviticus 27:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Leviticus 27:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Leviticus 27:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Leviticus 27:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Leviticus 27:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Leviticus 27:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Leviticus 27:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Leviticus 27:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Leviticus 27:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Leviticus 27:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Leviticus 27:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Leviticus 27:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Leviticus 27:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

Leviticus 27:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Leviticus 27:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Leviticus 27:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Leviticus 27:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes