Leviticus 22:23

Either a bull or a lamb that has any deformity or lacking in his parts, that you may offer for a free will offering; but for a vow it shall not be accepted.

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Either a bullock or a lamb that hath any thing superfluous or lacking in his parts, that mayest thou offer for a freewill offering; but for a vow it shall not be accepted.

In Context

22Blind, injured, maimed, having a wart, festering, or having a running sore: you shall not offer these to Adonai, + 22:22. Lev 22:22 (Lev 22:17-25) (#2b.153): Not to slaughter animals with disqualifying blemishes as sacrifices + 22:22. Lev 22:22 (Lev 22:17-25) (#2b.154): T. This command is not found in the straightforward text, it is implied by the sacrificial procedure / R. Not to burn the choice portions (the fat) from animals with disqualifying blemishes upon the altar nor make an offering by fire of them on the altar to Adonai.

24+ 22:24. Lev 22:24 (Lev 22:17-25) (#2b.155): T. Not to sacrifice, vow, or dedicate an animal whose testicles are damaged or removed / R. Not to castrate the male of any species, neither a man, nor a domestic or wild animal, nor a fowl + 22:24. Lev 22:24 (Lev 22:17-25) (#2b.156): T. This command is not found in the straightforward text, it is implied by the sacrificial procedure / R. The Cohenim ·Priests· shall not apply the blood of animals with disqualifying defects on the altar You must not offer to Adonai that which has its testicles bruised, crushed, broken, or cut. You must not do this in your land.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 15:21If it has any defect, is lame or blind, or has any defect whatever, you shall not sacrifice it to Adonai your God.

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 →

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