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Deuteronomy 17:1

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 17:1

Verse 1 of 20

Scripture focus

Thou shalt not sacrifice unto the LORD thy God [any] bullock, or sheep, wherein is blemish, [or] any evilfavouredness: for that [is] an abomination unto the LORD thy God.

Deuteronomy 17:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 17:1

Theological / Devotional

Blemish. An imperfect sacrifice would not properly typify Christ (see 1 Peter 1:19). The law regarding the perfection required in sacrificial animals is given in detail in Lev. 22:17-25. See also Mal. 1:7-12, where the prophet complains of imperfect sacrifices being offered, with the connivance of a corrupt priesthood. Anything less than the best is unworthy of being placed in God’s service. God is entitled to man’s best; and to withhold it is to show contempt for Him. It is presumptuous to offer God that which is of little value, or which costs us little or nothing.

Any evilfavouredness. Literally, “anything evil.” This explains the preceding sentence, referring to disease or illness in an animal.

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