Leviticus 27:13
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
But if he will at all redeem it, then he shall add a fifth part thereof to your estimation.
American King James Version (AKJV)
But if he will at all redeem it, then he shall add a fifth part thereof to your estimation.
American Standard Version (ASV)
But if he will indeed redeem it, then he shall add the fifth part thereof unto thy estimation.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
But if he has a desire to get it back for himself, let him give a fifth more than your value.
Webster's Revision
But if he will at all redeem it, then he shall add a fifth part of it to thy estimation.
World English Bible
But if he will indeed redeem it, then he shall add the fifth part of it to its valuation.
English Revised Version (ERV)
But if he will indeed redeem it, then he shall add the fifth part thereof unto thy estimation.
Clarke's Leviticus 27:13 Bible Commentary
Shall add a fifth part - This was probably intended to prevent rash vows and covetous redemptions. The priest alone was to value the thing; and to whatever his valuation was, a fifth part must be added by him who wished to redeem the consecrated thing. Thus, if the priest valued it at forty shekels, if the former owner redeemed it he was obliged to give forty-eight.
