and the priest shall value it, whether it is good or bad. As you the priest values it, so shall it be.
Parallel translations
- KJV And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou valuest it, who art the priest, so shall it be.
- BSB The priest shall set its value, whether high or low; as the priest values it, the price will be set.
- NKJV and the priest shall set a value for it, whether it is good or bad; as you, the priest, value it, so it shall be.
- NASB And the priest shall assess it as either good or bad; as you, the priest, assess it, so shall it be.
- NLT He will assess its value, and his assessment will be final, whether high or low.
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Quick answer
The priest sets the value of the unclean animal, and his assessment stands. God appoints fair, authoritative oversight of devoted gifts.
Overview
The priest's valuation, made by judging the animal's quality, was binding. This placed the matter under impartial, God-appointed authority rather than the giver's own estimate. It reflects the order and fairness God builds into the handling of what is dedicated to Him.
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