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.
You may offer a bull or lamb that has something extra or missing in its body parts as a freewill offering, but it cannot be accepted if you're fulfilling a vow.
God is saying that imperfect animals can be given as voluntary gifts to Him, but when you've made a promise to God, only perfect animals are acceptable.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the detailed laws God gave Moses about acceptable sacrifices in ancient Israel. The Israelites regularly brought animal offerings to God both as voluntary gifts (freewill offerings) and to fulfill specific promises they had made (vows). These sacrificial laws helped establish proper worship practices and taught the people about approaching a holy God with reverence.
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