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

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Leviticus 22:20, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Leviticus 22 — Context

17

And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

18

Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, which they will offer unto the Lord for a burnt offering;

19

Ye shall offer at your own will a male without blemish, of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats.

20

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

21

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.

22

Blind, or broken, or maimed, or having a wen, or scurvy, or scabbed, ye shall not offer these unto the Lord, nor make an offering by fire of them upon the altar unto the Lord.

23

Either a bullock or a lamb that hath any thing superfluous or lacking in his parts, that mayest thou offer for a freewill offering; but for a vow it shall not be accepted.

Leviticus 22:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 22:20 say?
Leviticus 22:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.”
Where is Leviticus 22:20 in the Bible?
Leviticus 22:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 22, verse 20.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 22:20.
What translation should I read Leviticus 22:20 in?
Leviticus 22:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 22:20?
Leviticus 22:20 reads (KJVA): “But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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