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Leviticus 22

Leviticus 22:24

Worthy Offerings · Leviticus 22:17–33
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Translations

Modern
You are not to present to the LORD an animal whose testicles are bruised, crushed, torn, or cut; you are not to sacrifice them in your land.
Traditional
Ye shall not offer unto the Lord that which is bruised, or crushed, or broken, or cut; neither shall ye make any offering thereof in your land.
Literal
And what is bruised, or crushed, or torn, or cut you shall not offer to YHWH. And in your land you shall not do it.
Latin
Omne animal, quod vel contritis, vel tusis, vel sectis ablatisque testiculis est, non offeretis Domino, et in terra vestra hoc omnino ne faciatis.

Original

Hebrew
English
You are not to present to the LORD an animal whose testicles are bruised, crushed, torn, or cut; you are not to sacrifice them in your land.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes

Glossary

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

Topics

Blemish: Animals With, Forbidden to be Used for Sacrifice Offerings: Free Will: Must be Perfect (Whole, Complete) Offerings: Things Forbidden as Whatever Was Imperfect Offerings: Vow Vows: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To