Leviticus 22:20

Translations

Modern

You must not present anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf.

Traditional

But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.

Literal

Anything that has a blemish in it, you shall not offer; for it shall not be acceptable on your behalf.

Latin

…si maculam habuerit, non offeretis, neque erit acceptabile.

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English

You must not present anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf.

Notes

Leviticus 21:1–22:33

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.

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Deuteronomy 17:1
You shall not sacrifice to the LORD your God an ox or a sheep with any defect or serious flaw, for that is detestable to the LORD your God.
Malachi 1:8
When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is it not wrong? And when you present the lame and sick ones, is it not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you or show you favor?” asks the LORD of Hosts.
Deuteronomy 15:21
But if an animal has a defect, is lame or blind, or has any serious flaw, you must not sacrifice it to the LORD your God.
Hebrews 9:14
…how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!
1 Peter 1:19
…but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.
Malachi 1:13–14
You also say: ‘Oh, what a nuisance!’ And you turn up your nose at it,” says the LORD of Hosts. “You bring offerings that are stolen, lame, or sick! Should I accept these from your hands?” asks the LORD.
Leviticus 22:25
Neither you nor a foreigner shall present food to your God from any such animal. They will not be accepted on your behalf, because they are deformed and flawed.’”

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 Offerings: Free Will: Must be Perfect (Whole, Complete) Offerings: Things Forbidden as Whatever Was Blemished Offerings: Vow Vows: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

Leviticus 22:20

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