1. Leviticus 27:27 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

How was the price of redemption for an unclean firstborn animal determined?

Leviticus 27:27 (ESV)

27 And if it is an unclean animal, then he shall buy it back at the valuation, and add a fifth to it; or, if it is not redeemed, it shall be sold at the valuation.

The price of redemption was determined by the priest. Additionally, a fifth of its value was added to the cost.