Deuteronomy 17:1 Meaning
Thou shalt not sacrifice unto the LORD thy God any bullock, or sheep, wherein is blemish, or any evilfavouredness: for that is an abomination unto the LORD thy God.
Context Explained
1Thou shalt not sacrifice unto the LORD thy God any bullock, or sheep, wherein is blemish, or any evilfavouredness: for that is an abomination unto the LORD thy God.
2If there be found among you, within any of thy gates which the LORD thy God giveth thee, man or woman, that hath wrought wickedness in the sight of the LORD thy God, in transgressing his covenant,
3And hath gone and served other gods, and worshipped them, either the sun, or moon, or any of the host of heaven, which I have not commanded;
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Peter 1:19
This verse describes Christ as a lamb without blemish, paralleling the requirement in Deuteronomy.
Hebrews 10:4
This verse explains that the blood of animals cannot take away sins, emphasizing the need for a perfect sacrifice.
Malachi 1:8
This verse condemns offering blemished sacrifices, highlighting the seriousness of purity in offerings.
Source: Deuteronomy 17:1