But if he will at all redeem it, then he shall add a fifth part thereof unto thy estimation.
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Interpretation
Zeal for the service of God disposed the Israelites, on some occasions, to dedicate themselves or their children to the service of the Lord, in his house for life. Some persons who thus dedicated themselves might be employed as assistants; in general they were to be redeemed for a value.
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This thought runs through Leviticus 27:10-13.