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Exodus 30:15

King James Version (KJV)

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Exodus 30:15

Verse 15 of 38

Scripture focus

The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when [they] give an offering unto the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls.

Exodus 30:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Exodus 30:15

Theological / Devotional

Not give more. This was a head, or poll, tax, and fell equally on every male 20 years of age or over. Being a relatively small sum, the tax would work hardship on no one. It was a minimum contribution to the sanctuary; many gave much more. Poverty was no excuse for doing nothing. The plan was eminently fair, and suggests the fact that all souls are of equal value in God’s sight (Deut. 10:17; Acts 10:34; Rom. 3:22). All have sinned, and to all God extends His grace. Note the significance “all we” with which Isa. 53:6 begins, and the “us all” with which it ends.

For your souls. Preferably, “for yourselves” (RSV; see on v. 12).

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