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Leviticus 22:21

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Anyone who brings a peace offering to the LORD to fulfill a promise they made, or as a voluntary gift of cattle or sheep, must bring an animal that is perfect to be accepted. There must be no defects or flaws in it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is teaching that when people bring sacrificial offerings to Him, especially to fulfill promises or as freewill gifts, the animals must be perfect and without any defects.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the detailed sacrificial laws God gave to Moses for the Israelites. Peace offerings were special sacrifices that symbolized fellowship and gratitude between God and His people, often shared as a communal meal. The requirement for perfect, unblemished animals reflected the holiness of God and the importance of giving Him our very best.

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