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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/leviticus/22.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/leviticus/22.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Do not bring anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/leviticus/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Do not present an animal with defects, because the LORD will not accept it on your behalf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/leviticus/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall not offer anything that has a blemish, for it will not be acceptable for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You must not present anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/leviticus/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>But</i> whatsoever hath a blemish, <i>that</i> shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/leviticus/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Whatever has a defect, you shall not offer, for it shall not be acceptable on your behalf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/leviticus/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Whatever has a defect, you shall not offer, for it will not be accepted for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216Whatever has a defect, you shall not offer, for it will not be accepted for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘Whatever has a defect, you shall not offer, for it will not be accepted for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Whatever has a defect, you shall not bring <i>it</i> near, for it will not be accepted for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You shall not offer anything which has a blemish, because it will not be accepted for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are not to present anything that has a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/leviticus/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are not to present anything that has a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/leviticus/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/leviticus/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/leviticus/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Never bring any animal with a physical defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/leviticus/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If you offer any animal that has any defects, the LORD will not accept it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />However, whatever has a defect is not to be offered, because it won't be acceptable for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You must not present anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You must not present anything that has a flaw, because it will not be acceptable for your benefit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/leviticus/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But whatever has a blemish, that you shall not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/leviticus/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But whatever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But you shall not offer whatever has a defect, for it shall not be acceptable for you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/leviticus/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />nothing in which [is] blemish do you bring near, for it is not for a pleasing thing for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/leviticus/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> nothing in which is blemish do ye bring near, for it is not for a pleasing thing for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/leviticus/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And every one which in it is a blemish ye shall not bring it: for it shall not be for acceptance for you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/leviticus/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />If it have a blemish you shall not offer it, neither shall it be acceptable. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />If it has a blemish, you shall not offer it, and it shall not be acceptable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You shall not offer one that has any blemish, for such a one would not be acceptable on your behalf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall not offer anything that has a blemish, for it will not be acceptable in your behalf.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But whatsoever has a blemish, that you shall not offer; for it shall not be acceptable for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/leviticus/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You shall offer none that has a flaw in it because it is not desirable to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/leviticus/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not bring; for it shall not be acceptable for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/leviticus/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />They shall not bring to the Lord anything that has a blemish in it, for it shall not be acceptable for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/22-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=5906" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/22.htm">Worthy Offerings</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>must offer an unblemished male from the cattle, sheep, or goats in order for it to be accepted on your behalf. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">You must not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: ṯaq·rî·ḇū (V-Hifil-Imperf-2mp) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">present</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kōl (N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">anything</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3971.htm" title="3971: mūm (N-ms) -- Blemish, defect. Usually muwm; as if passive participle from an unused root probably meaning to stain; a blemish.">a defect,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">it will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">be</a> <a href="/hebrew/7522.htm" title="7522: lə·rā·ṣō·wn (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will. Or ratson; from ratsah; delight.">accepted</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">on your behalf.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>When a man presents a peace offering to the LORD from the herd or flock to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering, it must be without blemish or defect to be acceptable.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-21.htm">Deuteronomy 15:21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/1-8.htm">Malachi 1:8</a></span><br />When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is it not wrong? And when you present the lame and sick ones, is it not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you or show you favor?” asks the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/1-14.htm">Malachi 1:14</a></span><br />“But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/17-1.htm">Deuteronomy 17:1</a></span><br />You shall not sacrifice to the LORD your God an ox or a sheep with any defect or serious flaw, for that is detestable to the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-5.htm">Exodus 12:5</a></span><br />Your lamb must be an unblemished year-old male, and you may take it from the sheep or the goats.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/17-1.htm">Deuteronomy 17:1</a></span><br />You shall not sacrifice to the LORD your God an ox or a sheep with any defect or serious flaw, for that is detestable to the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/19-2.htm">Numbers 19:2</a></span><br />“This is the statute of the law that the LORD has commanded: Instruct the Israelites to bring you an unblemished red heifer that has no defect and has never been placed under a yoke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-21.htm">Deuteronomy 15:21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-19.htm">1 Peter 1:19</a></span><br />but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-14.htm">Hebrews 9:14</a></span><br />how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-7.htm">1 Corinthians 5:7</a></span><br />Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-27.htm">Ephesians 5:27</a></span><br />and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Philippians 2:15</a></span><br />so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a></span><br />Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-10.htm">Hebrews 10:10</a></span><br />And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But whatever has a blemish, that shall you not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/22-25.htm">Leviticus 22:25</a></b></br> Neither from a stranger's hand shall ye offer the bread of your God of any of these; because their corruption <i>is</i> in them, <i>and</i> blemishes <i>be</i> in them: they shall not be accepted for you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/15-21.htm">Deuteronomy 15:21</a></b></br> And if there be <i>any</i> blemish therein, <i>as if it be</i> lame, or blind, <i>or have</i> any ill blemish, thou shalt not sacrifice it unto the LORD thy God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/17-1.htm">Deuteronomy 17:1</a></b></br> Thou shalt not sacrifice unto the LORD thy God <i>any</i> bullock, or sheep, wherein is blemish, <i>or</i> any evilfavouredness: for that <i>is</i> an abomination unto the LORD thy God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/1-3.htm">Acceptable</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-19.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-19.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-19.htm">Blemish</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-19.htm">Defect</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-19.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-19.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-19.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-19.htm">Present</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-18.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/22-27.htm">Acceptable</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-21.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-25.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-21.htm">Blemish</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-21.htm">Defect</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-21.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-22.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-21.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-21.htm">Present</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-29.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/22-1.htm">The priests in their uncleanness must abstain from the holy things</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/22-6.htm">How they shall be cleansed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/22-10.htm">Who of the priest's house may eat of the holy things</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/22-17.htm">The sacrifices must be without blemish</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/22-26.htm">The age of the sacrifice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/22-29.htm">The law of eating the sacrifice of thanksgiving</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The requirement for offerings without defect underscores the holiness and perfection of God. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's desire for purity and excellence in worship. The concept of defect-free offerings is echoed in <a href="/malachi/1-8.htm">Malachi 1:8</a>, where God rebukes the Israelites for offering blemished sacrifices. This requirement also foreshadows the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is described as a lamb without blemish or defect in <a href="/1_peter/1-19.htm">1 Peter 1:19</a>.<p><b>because it will not be accepted on your behalf</b><br>The acceptance of offerings was crucial for maintaining a right relationship with God. In the ancient Near Eastern context, offerings were a common practice, but the Israelites' offerings were distinct in their emphasis on holiness and divine acceptance. This phrase highlights the importance of obedience and the heart behind the offering. The idea of acceptance is further explored in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to present themselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God (<a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</a>). The ultimate acceptance of a sacrifice is seen in Christ's atoning work, which is fully accepted by God on behalf of humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>- The prophet and leader of the Israelites, who received the laws from God and communicated them to the people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron_and_his_sons.htm">Aaron and His Sons</a></b><br>- The priests who were responsible for offering sacrifices and maintaining the sanctity of the tabernacle.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>- The chosen people of God, who were given the laws to follow as part of their covenant relationship with Him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>- The portable sanctuary where the Israelites worshiped God and offered sacrifices during their journey in the wilderness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/sacrifices.htm">Sacrifices</a></b><br>- Offerings made to God, which were required to be without defect to be acceptable.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_purity_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Purity in Worship</a></b><br>God requires offerings to be without defect, symbolizing the purity and holiness He desires in our worship and lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/giving_god_our_best.htm">Giving God Our Best</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites were to offer their best animals, we are called to give God our best in all aspects of life, including our time, talents, and resources.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ_as_the_perfect_sacrifice.htm">Christ as the Perfect Sacrifice</a></b><br>Jesus fulfilled the requirement of a perfect sacrifice, offering Himself without blemish for our sins, which calls us to live in gratitude and holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_in_everyday_life.htm">Holiness in Everyday Life</a></b><br>The principle of offering unblemished sacrifices can be applied to our daily lives, encouraging us to strive for integrity and excellence in all we do.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_standards.htm">Reflecting God's Standards</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to reflect God's standards of holiness and purity, both in our personal lives and in our communal worship.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_blemished_offerings_allowed.htm">Are blemished offerings acceptable in religious practices?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'words,_meditation'_mean.htm">What does "Words of My Mouth, Meditation of My Heart" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_exclude_eunuchs_if_god_is_merciful.htm">Deuteronomy 23:1 – How can excluding eunuchs from the assembly be reconciled with a supposedly inclusive and merciful God? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_num_6_13-20_sacrifices_compare.htm">Numbers 6:13–20 — How do these detailed, specific sacrifice requirements align with or differ from other sacrificial regulations found elsewhere in the Torah?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/leviticus/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) <span class= "bld">But whatsoever hath a blemish.</span>--Better. <span class= "ital">whatsoever hath, </span>&c, without the "but," which is not in the original, and is not wanted. The general rule is here repeated as an introduction to the cases which are immediately to be specified. It will be seen that only quadrupeds are given and that fowls are not alluded to, because when people brought birds the Law did not require any distinction to be made between male and female, and during the second Temple no blemish disqualified a bird except the entire absence of a limb.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/22-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You must not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">present</span><br /><span class="heb">תַקְרִ֑יבוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ṯaq·rî·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">anything</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֛ל</span> <span class="translit">(kōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a defect,</span><br /><span class="heb">מ֖וּם</span> <span class="translit">(mūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3971.htm">Strong's 3971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stain, a blemish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it will not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be</span><br /><span class="heb">יִהְיֶ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(yih·yeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">accepted on your behalf.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְרָצ֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(lə·rā·ṣō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7522.htm">Strong's 7522: </a> </span><span class="str2">Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/22-20.htm">Leviticus 22:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/22-20.htm">Leviticus 22:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/22-20.htm">Leviticus 22:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/22-20.htm">Leviticus 22:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/22-20.htm">Leviticus 22:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/22-20.htm">Leviticus 22:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/22-20.htm">Leviticus 22:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/22-20.htm">Leviticus 22:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/22-20.htm">Leviticus 22:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/22-20.htm">Leviticus 22:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/22-20.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 22:20 But whatever has a blemish that you (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/22-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 22:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 22:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/22-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 22:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 22:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>