Leviticus 22:23 Meaning
Either 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.
Context Explained
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.
24Ye 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.
25Neither from a stranger's hand shall ye offer the bread of your God of any of these; because their corruption is in them, and blemishes be in them: they shall not be accepted for you.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Hebrews 7:27
Jesus does not need to offer sacrifices repeatedly, unlike the Old Testament priests.
1 John 2:2
Jesus is described as the atoning sacrifice for our sins, fulfilling the need for perfect offerings.
Romans 12:1
Believers are called to offer themselves as living sacrifices, reflecting the principles of Levitical offerings.
Source: Leviticus 22:23