Deuteronomy 15:21

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

But if it has any defect—any serious defect, such as lameness or blindness—you shall not sacrifice it to the Lord your God;

Cross References

Leviticus 1:3

“If the offering is a burnt offering from the herd, you shall offer a male without blemish; you shall bring it to the entrance of the tent of meeting, for acceptance on your behalf before the Lord.

Numbers 28:19

You shall offer an offering by fire, a burnt offering to the Lord: two young bulls, one ram, and seven male lambs a year old; see that they are without blemish.

Numbers 29:8

You shall offer a burnt offering to the Lord, a pleasing odor: one young bull, one ram, seven male lambs a year old. They shall be without blemish.

Deuteronomy 17:1

“You must not sacrifice to the Lord your God an ox or a sheep that has a defect, anything seriously wrong, for that is abhorrent to the Lord your God.