Leviticus 27:8

Italian 2020 (La Sacra Bibbia Versione Riveduta 2020 (R2))

E se colui che ha fatto il voto è troppo povero per pagare la somma fissata da te, lo si farà presentare al sacerdote, il quale lo tasserà. Il sacerdote farà una stima, in proporzione alle possibilità di colui che ha fatto il voto.

Cosa significa?

This verse from Leviticus is about how to value a person's vow if they cannot afford what they promised. It says that if someone is too poor to pay what they promised, they should go to the priest, who will set a fair price based on what the person can afford.

Spiegato ai bambini

Imagine you promised to give your friend your favorite toy, but you can't find it. This verse says you should ask a grown-up, like a teacher, to help decide what you can give instead, based on what you have.

Contesto storico

This verse was written by Moses around 1250 BC, as part of the law for the Israelites. It reflects the cultural practice of making vows and the need for a fair system when someone could not meet the terms of their vow.

Applicazione per oggi

If someone in your community has made a promise they can't fulfill due to financial hardship, you can help by finding a fair solution that acknowledges their intention and ability.

Argomenti

• vows
• fairness
• poverty
• priestly duties
• generosity
• community

Versetti correlati

• Exodus 22:25
• Deuteronomy 15:11
• 2 Kings 4:1
• Matthew 5:33
• James 5:12

Domande frequenti

Who is the priest in Leviticus 27:8?

The priest is a religious leader in the Israelite community, responsible for interpreting and applying the law, such as setting a fair value for vows.

What if someone cannot pay their vow?

If someone cannot pay what they vowed, they should go to the priest, who will set a fair price based on their ability to pay.

Why does the priest need to intervene?

The priest intervenes to ensure fairness and to prevent someone from being unfairly burdened by a vow they cannot afford to fulfill.

Does this apply to non-financial vows?

Yes, the principle of fairness and ability applies to all kinds of vows, whether they involve money or other forms of commitment.