Leviticus 22:19

Worthy Offerings · Leviticus 22:17–33
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Translations

Modern
…must offer an unblemished male from the cattle, sheep, or goats in order for it to be accepted on your behalf.
Traditional
Ye shall offer at your own will a male without blemish, of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats.
Literal
…you must offer freely an unblemished male of the herd from the sheep or from the goats.
Latin
…ut offeratur per vos, masculus immaculatus erit ex bobus, et ovibus, et ex capris:

Original

Hebrew
English
…must offer an unblemished male from the cattle, sheep, or goats in order for it to be accepted on your behalf.

Notes

This section, which discusses priestly rules, six times repeats the phrase I am the Lord who sanctifies (Leviticus 21:15, 23; 22:9, 16, 32; see also 21:8). These words emphasize the link between God's holiness and the holiness expected of priests. This extended to all of Israel (see 8:10; 11:44–45; 19:2). The text specifically addresses priests in 21:1–22:16, while including both clergy and common people in 22:17–33.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Offerings and Sacrifices

Topics

Blemish: Animals With, Forbidden to be Used for Sacrifice Dedication: Must be Without Blemish Dedication: Offering Must be Voluntary Offerings: Free Will: Must be Perfect (Whole, Complete) Offerings: Required to Be: Offered Willingly Offerings: Vow Sacrifices: Required to be Perfect and Without Blemish Strangers: Could offer Oblations The Burnt offering: Required to Be: A Male Without Blemish The Burnt offering: Required to Be: Voluntary The Goat: The Male, Best for Sacrifice Vows: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To