You must not present anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf. Cross References Hebrews 9:14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God! 1 Peter 1:19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. Leviticus 1:3 If one's offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. Leviticus 3:1 "If one's offering is a peace offering and he offers an animal from the herd, whether male or female, he must present it without blemish before the LORD. Leviticus 3:6 If, however, one's peace offering to the LORD is from the flock, he must present a male or female without blemish. Numbers 19:2 "This is the statute of the law that the LORD has commanded: Instruct the Israelites to bring you an unblemished red heifer that has no defect and has never been placed under a yoke. Numbers 29:8 Present as a pleasing aroma to the LORD a burnt offering of one young bull, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old, all unblemished, Deuteronomy 15:21 But if an animal has a defect, is lame or blind, or has any serious flaw, you must not sacrifice it to the LORD your God. Deuteronomy 17:1 You shall not sacrifice to the LORD your God an ox or a sheep with any defect or serious flaw, for that is detestable to the LORD your God. Ezekiel 45:18 This is what the Lord GOD says: 'On the first day of the first month you are to take a young bull without blemish and purify the sanctuary. Malachi 1:8 When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is it not wrong? And when you present the lame and sick ones, is it not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you or show you favor?" asks the LORD of Hosts. Malachi 1:14 "But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King," says the LORD of Hosts, "and My name is to be feared among the nations. Treasury of Scripture But whatever has a blemish, that shall you not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you. Leviticus 22:25 Deuteronomy 15:21 Deuteronomy 17:1 |