Leviticus 22:17

Acceptable Sacrifices

17 The Lord spoke to Moses:

Leviticus 22:17 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 22:17

And the Lord spake unto Moses
At the same time; for having said many things concerning the holiness of priests, whose business it was to offer sacrifices, he adds various things concerning the nature, condition, and circumstances of the sacrifices they were to offer: saying,
as follows.

Leviticus 22:17 In-Context

15 The priests must not profane the holy offerings the Israelites give to the Lord

16 and have them bear the penalty of restitution if the people eat their holy offerings. For I am the Lord who sets them apart."

17 The Lord spoke to Moses:

18 "Speak to Aaron, his sons, and all the Israelites and tell them: Any man of the house of Israel or of the foreign residents in Israel who presents his offering-whether they present freewill gifts or payment of vows to the Lord as burnt offerings-

19 must offer an unblemished male from the cattle, sheep, or goats in order for you to be accepted.