Exodus 30:14

14 Everyone counted who is at least 20 years old must give this contribution to the LORD.

Exodus 30:14 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 30:14

Every one that passeth among them that are numbered, from
twenty years old and above
Even Levites, Israelites, proselytes, and servants freed, but not women, bond servants, or children ^F24:

shall give an offering to the Lord;
the half shekel before mentioned.

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FOOTNOTES:

F24 Misn. Shekalim, c. 1. sect. 1, 3.

Exodus 30:14 In-Context

12 "When you take a census of the Israelites, each person must pay the LORD a ransom for his life when he is counted. Then no plague will happen to them when they are counted.

13 As each person is counted, he must give one-fifth of an ounce of silver using the standard weight of the holy place. This one-fifth of an ounce of silver is a contribution to the LORD.

14 Everyone counted who is at least 20 years old must give this contribution to the LORD.

15 The rich must not give more than one-fifth of an ounce of silver, and the poor must not give less. This contribution is given to make peace with the LORD and make your lives acceptable to the LORD.

16 Take the money the Israelites give to make peace with the LORD, and use it to pay the expenses of the tent of meeting. It will be a reminder for the Israelites in the LORD's presence that the sins in their lives are removed."