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Lev 27:27 — And if [it be] of an unclean beast, then he shall redeem [it] according to thine estimation, and shall add a fifth [part] of it thereto: or if it be not redeemed, then it shall be sold according to thy estimation.

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and shall add		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 it. Lev 27:11-13

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and shall add

	Lev 27:11	And if [it be] any unclean beast, of which they do not offer a sacrifice unto the LORD, then he shall present the beast before the priest:
	Lev 27:12	And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou valuest it, [who art] the priest, so shall it be.
	Lev 27:13	But if he will at all redeem it, then he shall add a fifth [part] thereof unto thy estimation.

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Scott, Thomas. "Leviticus 27:27," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
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