- Bible
- Leviticus
- Chapter 22
- Verse 20
But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
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Gill's Exposition
And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace offering unto the Lord,.... This, as Ben Gersom observes, is distinguished from a burnt offering; for though it was to be perfect, and without blemish, yet…
Adam Clarke
Whatsoever hath a blemish - The same perfection is required in the sacrifice that was required in the priest; see on Lev 22:2 (note), and the notes on Leviticus 21 (note).
Here are four laws concerning sacrifices: -
I. Whatever was offered in sacrifice to God should be without blemish, otherwise it should not be accepted. This had often been mentioned in the particular…
Directions as to the quality of offerings
This passage retains clear signs of a remarkably composite character. Lev 22:17-18 aindicate (-unto Aaron, and to his sons," -unto all etc.") that what…
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