Leviticus 22:20 web — But whatever has a blemish, that you shall not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.

World English Bible

"But whatever has a blemish, that you shall not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you."

— Leviticus 22:20, World English Bible

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Leviticus 22 — Context

17

Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

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"Speak to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel, and say to them, 'Whoever is of the house of Israel, or of the foreigners in Israel, who offers his offering, whether it be any of their vows, or any of their freewill offerings, which they offer to Yahweh for a burnt offering;

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that you may be accepted, you shall offer a male without blemish, of the bulls, of the sheep, or of the goats.

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But whatever has a blemish, that you shall not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.

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Whoever offers a sacrifice of peace offerings to Yahweh to accomplish a vow, or for a freewill offering, of the herd or of the flock, it shall be perfect to be accepted; no blemish shall be therein.

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Blind, injured, maimed, having a wart, festering, or having a running sore, you shall not offer these to Yahweh, nor make an offering by fire of them on the altar to Yahweh.

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Either a bull or a lamb that has any deformity or lacking in his parts, that you may 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 World English Bible reads: “But whatever has a blemish, that you shall 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 (WEB): “But whatever has a blemish, that you shall 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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