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Leviticus 22:21 Meaning

And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD to accomplish his vow, or a freewill offering in beeves or sheep, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein.

Context Explained

19Ye shall offer at your own will a male without blemish, of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats.

20But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.

21And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD to accomplish his vow, or a freewill offering in beeves or sheep, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein.

22Blind, or broken, or maimed, or having a wen, or scurvy, or scabbed, ye shall not offer these unto the LORD, nor make an offering by fire of them upon the altar unto the LORD.

23Either 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.

Key Themes

sacrificeacceptanceperfection

Related Cross References

  • Hebrews 10:12

    Jesus' sacrifice is presented as the ultimate fulfillment of the sacrificial system.

  • 1 Peter 1:19

    Jesus is described as a lamb without blemish, paralleling the requirements for offerings.

  • Romans 3:25

    Paul explains how Christ's sacrifice serves as a propitiation for sin.

Source: Leviticus 22:21