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Leviticus 22:20
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Hebrew Names Version
But whatever has a blemish, that shall you not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
But whatever has a blemish, that shall you not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
King James Version
But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
Lexham English Bible
You shall not present any animal in which is a physical defect, because it shall not be acceptable for you.
You shall not present any animal in which is a physical defect, because it shall not be acceptable for you.
New Century Version
He must not bring an animal that has something wrong with it, or it will not be accepted for him.
He must not bring an animal that has something wrong with it, or it will not be accepted for him.
New English Translation
You must not present anything that has a flaw, because it will not be acceptable for your benefit.
You must not present anything that has a flaw, because it will not be acceptable for your benefit.
Amplified Bible
'You shall not offer anything which has a blemish, because it will not be accepted for you.
'You shall not offer anything which has a blemish, because it will not be accepted for you.
New American Standard Bible
'Whatever has a defect, you shall not offer, for it will not be accepted for you.
'Whatever has a defect, you shall not offer, for it will not be accepted for you.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Ye shall not offer any thing that hath a blemish: for that shal not be acceptable for you.
Ye shall not offer any thing that hath a blemish: for that shal not be acceptable for you.
Legacy Standard Bible
Whatever has a defect, you shall not bring it near, for it will not be accepted for you.
Whatever has a defect, you shall not bring it near, for it will not be accepted for you.
Complete Jewish Bible
You are not to bring anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted from you.
You are not to bring anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted from you.
Darby Translation
Nothing that hath a defect shall ye present; for it shall not be acceptable for you.
Nothing that hath a defect shall ye present; for it shall not be acceptable for you.
English Standard Version
You shall not offer anything that has a blemish, for it will not be acceptable for you.
You shall not offer anything that has a blemish, for it will not be acceptable for you.
George Lamsa Translation
But whatsoever has a blemish, that you shall not offer; for it shall not be acceptable for you.
But whatsoever has a blemish, that you shall not offer; for it shall not be acceptable for you.
Good News Translation
If you offer any animal that has any defects, the Lord will not accept it.
If you offer any animal that has any defects, the Lord will not accept it.
Christian Standard Bible®
You are not to present anything that has a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf.
You are not to present anything that has a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf.
Literal Translation
You shall not offer that which has a blemish; for it shall not be acceptable for you.
You shall not offer that which has a blemish; for it shall not be acceptable for you.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
What so euer hath eny blemish, shal they not offre, for they shal fynde no fauoure therwith.
What so euer hath eny blemish, shal they not offre, for they shal fynde no fauoure therwith.
American Standard Version
But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
Bible in Basic English
But anything which has a mark you may not give; it will not make you pleasing to the Lord.
But anything which has a mark you may not give; it will not make you pleasing to the Lord.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But whatsoeuer hath a blemishe, that shall ye not offer: for it shal not be acceptable for you.
But whatsoeuer hath a blemishe, that shall ye not offer: for it shal not be acceptable for you.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not bring; for it shall not be acceptable for you.
But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not bring; for it shall not be acceptable for you.
King James Version (1611)
But whatsoeuer hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
But whatsoeuer hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
They shall not bring to the Lord anything that has a blemish in it, for it shall not be acceptable for you.
They shall not bring to the Lord anything that has a blemish in it, for it shall not be acceptable for you.
English Revised Version
But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
Berean Standard Bible
You must not present anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf.
You must not present anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
ye schulen not offre, nether it schal be acceptable.
ye schulen not offre, nether it schal be acceptable.
Young's Literal Translation
nothing in which [is] blemish do ye bring near, for it is not for a pleasing thing for you.
nothing in which [is] blemish do ye bring near, for it is not for a pleasing thing for you.
Update Bible Version
But whatever has a blemish, that you shall not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
But whatever has a blemish, that you shall not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
Webster's Bible Translation
[But] whatever hath a blemish, [that] shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
[But] whatever hath a blemish, [that] shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
World English Bible
But whatever has a blemish, that shall you not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
But whatever has a blemish, that shall you not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
New King James Version
Whatever has a defect, you shall not offer, for it shall not be acceptable on your behalf.
Whatever has a defect, you shall not offer, for it shall not be acceptable on your behalf.
New Living Translation
Do not present an animal with defects, because the Lord will not accept it on your behalf.
Do not present an animal with defects, because the Lord will not accept it on your behalf.
New Life Bible
Do not give anything that is not perfect, for you will not please the Lord.
Do not give anything that is not perfect, for you will not please the Lord.
New Revised Standard
You shall not offer anything that has a blemish, for it will not be acceptable in your behalf.
You shall not offer anything that has a blemish, for it will not be acceptable in your behalf.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
whatsoever hath in it a blemish, shall ye not bring near, - for it shall not he accepted for you.
whatsoever hath in it a blemish, shall ye not bring near, - for it shall not he accepted for you.
Douay-Rheims Bible
If it have a blemish you shall not offer it: neither shall it be acceptable.
If it have a blemish you shall not offer it: neither shall it be acceptable.
Revised Standard Version
You shall not offer anything that has a blemish, for it will not be acceptable for you.
You shall not offer anything that has a blemish, for it will not be acceptable for you.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
'Whatever has a defect, you shall not offer, for it will not be accepted for you.
'Whatever has a defect, you shall not offer, for it will not be accepted for you.
Contextual Overview
17 God spoke to Moses: "Tell Aaron and his sons and all the People of Israel, Each and every one of you, whether native born or foreigner, who presents a Whole-Burnt-Offering to God to fulfill a vow or as a Freewill-Offering, must make sure that it is a male without defect from cattle, sheep, or goats for it to be acceptable. Don't try slipping in some creature that has a defect—it won't be accepted. Whenever anyone brings an offering from cattle or sheep as a Peace-Offering to God to fulfill a vow or as a Freewill-Offering, it has to be perfect, without defect, to be acceptable. Don't try giving God an animal that is blind, crippled, mutilated, an animal with running sores, a rash, or mange. Don't place any of these on the Altar as a gift to God . You may, though, offer an ox or sheep that is deformed or stunted as a Freewill-Offering, but it is not acceptable in fulfilling a vow. Don't offer to God an animal with bruised, crushed, torn, or cut-off testicles. Don't do this in your own land but don't accept them from foreigners and present them as food for your God either. Because of deformities and defects they will not be acceptable." 26 God spoke to Moses: "When a calf or lamb or goat is born, it is to stay with its mother for seven days. After the eighth day, it is acceptable as an offering, a gift to God . Don't slaughter both a cow or ewe and its young on the same day. When you sacrifice a Thanksgiving-Offering to God , do it right so it will be acceptable. Eat it on the same day; don't leave any leftovers until morning. I am God . 31 "Do what I tell you; live what I tell you. I am God . 32"Don't desecrate my holy name. I insist on being treated with holy reverence among the People of Israel. I am God who makes you holy and brought you out of Egypt to be your God. I am God ."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Leviticus 22:25, Deuteronomy 15:21, Deuteronomy 17:1, Malachi 1:8, Malachi 1:13, Malachi 1:14
Reciprocal: Exodus 29:1 - without Leviticus 21:17 - blemish Leviticus 22:22 - Blind Leviticus 22:24 - broken Numbers 19:2 - no blemish Numbers 28:19 - they shall Ezekiel 45:18 - without blemish Hebrews 9:14 - without
Cross-References
Genesis 11:26
When Terah was seventy years old, he had Abram, Nahor, and Haran.
When Terah was seventy years old, he had Abram, Nahor, and Haran.
Genesis 11:29
Abram and Nahor each got married. Abram's wife was Sarai; Nahor's wife was Milcah, the daughter of his brother Haran. Haran had two daughters, Milcah and Iscah.
Abram and Nahor each got married. Abram's wife was Sarai; Nahor's wife was Milcah, the daughter of his brother Haran. Haran had two daughters, Milcah and Iscah.
Genesis 24:10
The servant took ten of his master's camels and, loaded with gifts from his master, traveled to Aram Naharaim and the city of Nahor. Outside the city, he made the camels kneel at a well. It was evening, the time when the women came to draw water. He prayed, "O God , God of my master Abraham, make things go smoothly this day; treat my master Abraham well! As I stand here by the spring while the young women of the town come out to get water, let the girl to whom I say, ‘Lower your jug and give me a drink,' and who answers, ‘Drink, and let me also water your camels'—let her be the woman you have picked out for your servant Isaac. Then I'll know that you're working graciously behind the scenes for my master."
The servant took ten of his master's camels and, loaded with gifts from his master, traveled to Aram Naharaim and the city of Nahor. Outside the city, he made the camels kneel at a well. It was evening, the time when the women came to draw water. He prayed, "O God , God of my master Abraham, make things go smoothly this day; treat my master Abraham well! As I stand here by the spring while the young women of the town come out to get water, let the girl to whom I say, ‘Lower your jug and give me a drink,' and who answers, ‘Drink, and let me also water your camels'—let her be the woman you have picked out for your servant Isaac. Then I'll know that you're working graciously behind the scenes for my master."
Genesis 24:15
It so happened that the words were barely out of his mouth when Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel whose mother was Milcah the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, came out with a water jug on her shoulder. The girl was stunningly beautiful, a pure virgin. She went down to the spring, filled her jug, and came back up. The servant ran to meet her and said, "Please, can I have a sip of water from your jug?"
It so happened that the words were barely out of his mouth when Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel whose mother was Milcah the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, came out with a water jug on her shoulder. The girl was stunningly beautiful, a pure virgin. She went down to the spring, filled her jug, and came back up. The servant ran to meet her and said, "Please, can I have a sip of water from your jug?"
Genesis 24:24
She said, "I'm the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah and Nahor. And there's plenty of room in our house for you to stay—and lots of straw and feed besides."
She said, "I'm the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah and Nahor. And there's plenty of room in our house for you to stay—and lots of straw and feed besides."
Proverbs 25:25
Like a cool drink of water when you're worn out and weary is a letter from a long-lost friend.
Like a cool drink of water when you're worn out and weary is a letter from a long-lost friend.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer,.... Which is the general rule, the particulars of which are after given, and which has been imitated by the Heathens. The Egyptians, as they only sacrificed the males of beeves, so they were very curious in examining them, that they might be entirely pure and perfect s; and it was a custom among the Romans, that such sheep should be chosen for sacrifice, in which there was nothing wanting t; and so, among the Grecians, Homer u speaks of perfect goats offered in sacrifice to appease the gods:
for it shall not be acceptable for you; be grateful to God, and accepted by him on their account, if blemished; see Malachi 1:13.
s Heredot. Euterpe, sive, l. 2. c. 38. t Servius in Virgil. Aeneid. l. 4. u Iliad. 1. ver. 66.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Leviticus 22:20. Whatsoever hath a blemish — The same perfection is required in the sacrifice that was required in the priest; see on Leviticus 22:2, and the notes on the preceding chapter.
