Deuteronomy 15:21

And if there be any blemish therein, as if it be lame, or blind, or have any ill blemish, thou shalt not sacrifice it unto the LORD thy God.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 15:21

BSB

But if an animal has a defect, is lame or blind, or has any serious flaw, you must not sacrifice it to the LORD your God.

AKJV

And if there be any blemish therein, as if it be lame, or blind, or have any ill blemish, you shall not sacrifice it to the LORD your God.

CPDV

But if it has a blemish, or is lame, or is blind, or if it is in any part deformed or debilitated, it shall not be immolated to the Lord your God.

ERV

And if it have any blemish, as if it be lame or blind, any ill blemish whatsoever, thou shalt not sacrifice it unto the LORD thy God.

NHEB

If it has any blemish, is lame or blind, or has any defect whatever, you shall not sacrifice it to the LORD your God.

SMT

And when a blemish shall be in it, lame or blind, any evil blemish, thou shalt not sacrifice it to Jehovah thy God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 15:21

AndiftherebeanyblemishH3971Noun MasculinethereinasifitbelameH6455AdjectiveorblindH5787AdjectiveorhaveanyillH7451 blemishH3971Noun MasculinethoushaltnotsacrificeH2076VerbituntotheLORDH3068Proper NamethyGodH430Noun Masculine

Commentary for Deuteronomy 15:21

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 15:21

Summary

Reject defective animals from divine offerings

Event

Rules for animal defects

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC