Leviticus 22:23

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

An ox or a lamb that is deformed or stunted you may present for a freewill offering, but it will not be accepted for a vow.

Cross References

Exodus 35:29

All the Israelite men and women whose hearts made them willing to bring anything for the work that the Lord had commanded by Moses to be done brought it as a freewill offering to the Lord.

Leviticus 21:18

Indeed, no one who has a blemish shall draw near, one who is blind or lame, or one who is mutilated or deformed,

Leviticus 22:22

Anything blind or injured or maimed or having a discharge or an itch or scabs—these you shall not offer to the Lord or put any of them on the altar as offerings by fire to the Lord.

Leviticus 22:24

Any animal that has its testicles bruised or crushed or torn or cut, you shall not offer to the Lord; such you shall not do within your land,

Malachi 1:8

When you offer blind animals in sacrifice, is that not wrong? And when you offer those that are lame or sick, is that not wrong? Try presenting that to your governor; will he be pleased with you or show you favor? says the Lord of hosts.

Deuteronomy 15:21

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

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.