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Leviticus 22:20

Leviticus 22:20
But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

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…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

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).

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Leviticus 22:17-33

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Leviticus 22:17-25

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…