Leviticus 22:20
Don't present anything with a defect because it won't be accepted on your behalf.
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In The King James Version
But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
In Context
Cross References
Leviticus 22:25Nor are you allowed to accept such animals from a foreigner that are damaged and defective.”
Deuteronomy 17:1Don't sacrifice to the Lord your God cattle or a sheep that has a defect or has something seriously wrong, for that is offensive to the Lord your God.
Malachi 1:13You say, “All this is too much trouble!” and you sniff scornfully at it, says the Lord Almighty. But when you bring animals that are stolen or crippled or sick and offer them as sacrifices, should I accept what you're giving? asks the Lord.
1 Peter 1:19You were set free by the costly blood of Christ, who was like a lamb with no flaw or defect.
Matthew Henry on Leviticus 22:18-33
Laws Concerning Sacrifices. ( b. c. 1490.) 17 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 18 Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, which they will offer unto the Lord for a burnt offering; 19 Ye shall offer at your own will a male without blemish, of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats. 20 But whatsoever hath… Read the whole commentary →