Leviticus 22:19
Leviticus 22:19 in Multiple Translations
must offer an unblemished male from the cattle, sheep, or goats in order for it to be accepted on your behalf.
Ye shall offer at your own will a male without blemish, of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats.
that ye may be accepted, ye shall offer a male without blemish, of the bullocks, of the sheep, or of the goats.
So that it may be pleasing to the Lord, let him give a male, without any mark, from among the oxen or the sheep or the goats.
If it is to be accepted on your behalf you must offer a male without defects from the herds of cattle, sheep, or goats.
Yee shall offer of your free minde a male without blemish of the beeues, of the sheepe, or of the goates.
at your pleasure a perfect one, a male of the herd, of the sheep or of the goats;
that you may be accepted, you shall offer a male without defect, of the bulls, of the sheep, or of the goats.
Ye shall offer at your own will a male without blemish of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats.
To be offered by you, it shall be a male without blemish of the beeves, or of the sheep, or of the goats.
it must be an animal that has no defects, in order that it will be accepted by me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 22:19
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Leviticus 22:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לִֽ/רְצֹנְ/כֶ֑ם
תָּמִ֣ים
זָכָ֔ר
בַּ/בָּקָ֕ר
בַּ/כְּשָׂבִ֖ים
וּ/בָֽ/עִזִּֽים
לִֽ/רְצֹנְ/כֶ֑ם
râtsôwn
H7522
acceptance
Prep | N-ms | Suff
תָּמִ֣ים
tâmîym
H8549
unblemished
Adj
זָכָ֔ר
zâkâr
H2145
male
Adj
בַּ/בָּקָ֕ר
bâqâr
H1241
cattle
Prep | N-cs
בַּ/כְּשָׂבִ֖ים
keseb
H3775
sheep
Prep | N-mp
וּ/בָֽ/עִזִּֽים
ʻêz
H5795
goat
Conj | Prep | N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 22:19
לִֽ/רְצֹנְ/כֶ֑ם
râtsôwn
H7522
"acceptance"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to acceptance or delight, often used to describe God's pleasure or favor. It appears in Psalms and Isaiah, highlighting God's goodwill towards us. This word is about taking pleasure in something.
Definition: 1) pleasure, delight, favour, goodwill, acceptance, will 1a) goodwill, favour 1b) acceptance 1c) will, desire, pleasure, self-will
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: (be) acceptable(-ance, -ed), delight, desire, favour, (good) pleasure, (own, self, voluntary) will, as...(what) would. See also: Genesis 49:6; Psalms 145:16; Psalms 5:13.
תָּמִ֣ים
tâmîym
H8549
"unblemished"
Adj
This Hebrew word means unblemished or perfect, like an animal without defects. It describes something or someone that is whole and complete, like the sacrifices in Leviticus. It is used to describe integrity and truth.
Definition: : unblemished/perfect 1) complete, whole, entire, sound 1a) complete, whole, entire 1b) whole, sound, healthful 1c) complete, entire (of time) 1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity 1e) what is complete or entirely in accord with truth and fact (neuter adj/subst)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: without blemish, complete, full, perfect, sincerely (-ity), sound, without spot, undefiled, upright(-ly), whole. See also: Genesis 6:9; Deuteronomy 18:13; Psalms 15:2.
זָכָ֔ר
zâkâr
H2145
"male"
Adj
This word means male, referring to men or male animals, emphasizing their importance. It is used in the Bible to distinguish between males and females. The word is often translated as 'him' or 'male' in English.
Definition: 1) male (of humans and animals) adj 2) male (of humans)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] him, male, man(child, -kind). See also: Genesis 1:27; Numbers 3:22; Isaiah 66:7.
בַּ/בָּקָ֕ר
bâqâr
H1241
"cattle"
Prep | N-cs
Domesticated cattle or oxen, used for work or sacrifice, like the animals used in the temple sacrifices in 1 Kings 8:63.
Definition: 1) cattle, herd, oxen, ox 1a) cattle (generic pl. but sing. in form-coll) 1b) herd (particular one) 1c) head of cattle (individually)
Usage: Occurs in 172 OT verses. KJV: beeve, bull ([phrase] -ock), [phrase] calf, [phrase] cow, great (cattle), [phrase] heifer, herd, kine, ox. See also: Genesis 12:16; Deuteronomy 8:13; Psalms 66:15.
בַּ/כְּשָׂבִ֖ים
keseb
H3775
"sheep"
Prep | N-mp
A keseb is a young sheep, like a lamb or a young ram. It is often translated as lamb in the KJV Bible.
Definition: lamb, young ram, sheep
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: lamb. See also: Genesis 30:32; Leviticus 4:35; Deuteronomy 14:4.
וּ/בָֽ/עִזִּֽים
ʻêz
H5795
"goat"
Conj | Prep | N-fp
Refers to a female goat, often translated as she-goat or kid, and is also related to goat's hair in the Bible.
Definition: female goat, she-goat, goat, kid Aramaic equivalent: ez (עֵז "goat" H5796)
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: (she) goat, kid. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 7:58; Proverbs 27:27.
Study Notes — Leviticus 22:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 22:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 22:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 22:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 22:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 22:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 22:19
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 22:19
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 22:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 22:19
- Sermons on Leviticus 22:19
Context — Worthy Offerings
17Then the LORD said to Moses,
18“Speak to Aaron and his sons and all the Israelites and tell them, ‘Any man of the house of Israel or any foreign resident who presents a gift for a burnt offering to the LORD, whether to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering,
19must offer an unblemished male from the cattle, sheep, or goats in order for it to be accepted on your behalf.
20You must not present anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf. 21When 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 1:10 | If, however, one’s offering is a burnt offering from the flock—from the sheep or goats—he is to present an unblemished male. |
| 2 | Leviticus 1:3 | If one’s offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. |
| 3 | Ephesians 5:27 | and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. |
| 4 | 2 Corinthians 5:21 | God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. |
| 5 | 1 Peter 2:22–24 | “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.” |
| 6 | Exodus 12:5 | Your lamb must be an unblemished year-old male, and you may take it from the sheep or the goats. |
| 7 | 1 Peter 1:19 | but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. |
| 8 | Hebrews 9:14 | 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! |
| 9 | Leviticus 4:32 | If, however, he brings a lamb as a sin offering, he must bring an unblemished female. |
| 10 | Matthew 27:4 | “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” |
Leviticus 22:19 Summary
According to Leviticus 22:19, when the Israelites wanted to make an offering to God, they had to bring an animal that was perfect and had no flaws. This was a way of showing respect and honor to God, and it also pointed to the perfect sacrifice that Jesus would one day make on our behalf (Hebrews 10:14). Just like the animals had to be perfect, God desires us to live lives that are pleasing to Him, and we can do this by following His commands and living according to His will (1 Peter 1:15-16). By offering ourselves to God and living for Him, we can show our love and gratitude for the sacrifice He made for us (Romans 12:1).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for an animal to be 'unblemished' in Leviticus 22:19?
An unblemished animal is one that has no physical defects or imperfections, as required for sacrifices in the Old Testament, similar to the requirements in Exodus 12:5 and Deuteronomy 17:1.
Why did God require only male animals for certain sacrifices?
The requirement for male animals may symbolize the perfection and strength of Jesus Christ, who would ultimately become the perfect sacrifice for humanity, as seen in John 1:29 and Hebrews 10:14.
How does the concept of 'unblemished' animals relate to our lives as Christians?
Just as God required unblemished animals for sacrifices, He also desires us to be holy and set apart, living lives that are pleasing to Him, as written in 1 Peter 1:15-16 and 2 Corinthians 7:1.
What is the significance of the phrase 'on your behalf' in Leviticus 22:19?
The phrase 'on your behalf' emphasizes that the sacrifice is being made as a substitute for the person offering it, pointing to the future sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who would die on behalf of all humanity, as seen in Romans 5:8 and 2 Corinthians 5:21.
Reflection Questions
- What does the requirement for an unblemished animal reveal about God's character and His desire for our lives?
- How can I apply the principle of being 'unblemished' to my own life, and what areas may need improvement?
- In what ways can I offer myself as a 'living sacrifice' to God, as described in Romans 12:1, and what does this mean for my daily life?
- How does the concept of sacrifice and substitution in Leviticus 22:19 relate to the gospel message and Jesus' sacrifice on the cross?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 22:19
Ye shall offer at your own will,.... For vows and freewill offerings were at their own option, and depended on their own will and pleasure, and when offered should be with a willing mind, and from
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 22:19
Ye shall offer at your own will a male without blemish, of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats. Ye shall offer at your own will - rather, to your being accepted. A male without blemish.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 22:19
A male for a burnt-offering, which was always of that kind; but the females were accepted in peace-offerings, , and sin-offerings, 5:6.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 22:19
Leviticus 22:19 [Ye shall offer] at your own will a male without blemish, of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats.Ver. 19. At your own will.] Yet observing strictly the law in that case provided, with all the rites appointed. Such will worship is very acceptable.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 22:19
(19) Ye shall offer at your own will a male.—Better, that it may be accepted for you it shall be a male; or, ye shall offer for your acceptance a male. repeating the word offer; or, for your acceptance it must be a male, as the Authorised version renders the same phrase in Leviticus 22:20-21; Leviticus 22:27 (see Leviticus 1:3).
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 22:19
17–25. Directions as to the quality of offerings This passage retains clear signs of a remarkably composite character. Leviticus 22:17-18 a indicate (‘unto Aaron, and to his sons,’ ‘unto all etc.’) that what follows is a blending of directions referring to priests and to the people. But further, Leviticus 22:21 presents what is virtually a repetition of the directions in Leviticus 22:18-20, while the differences in phraseology between the two point to diversity of origin. We notice further that the classes of offerings dealt with differ, viz. Burnt-Offerings and Peace-Offerings respectively, while each of these have the same sub-divisions, i.e. Vows and Freewill-Offerings, the former passage making no reference to other classes of Burnt-Offerings, such as the Sin-Offerings and Guilt-Offerings (4, 5), and the latter ignoring the third species, viz. Thank-Offering (see Leviticus 22:29), included (Leviticus 7:12) under the genus Peace-Offering. Moreover, within the parallelism (Leviticus 22:18-20 as compared with Leviticus 22:21) there are marked differences in phraseology (e.g. ‘of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats,’ Leviticus 22:19, ‘of the herd or of the flock,’ Leviticus 22:21). For other differences see Oxf.
Hex., which further points out the frequent changes in number and person in 18a–20 as indicating successive editorial revisions.
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 22:19
Ye shall offer at your own will a male - Rather, That it may be accepted (so Leviticus 22:29) for you it shall be a male. See Leviticus 1:3. It is the same phrase as in Leviticus 22:20-21, Leviticus 22:27.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 22:19
19. At your own will — The better translation is, for your acceptance, or, as the R.V., “that ye may be accepted.” See Leviticus 1:3, note, and Leviticus 23:11, in the original.
Sermons on Leviticus 22:19
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(Exodus) Exodus 29:10 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of laying on of hands in the Old Testament sacrificial system. He emphasizes that laying hands on an animal was a form of identifi |
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Where Are the Elijahs of God by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher talks about a man who lived a remarkable life despite not having any money or support. This man was able to subdue kingdoms and bring righteousness thr |
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Salvation by B.B. Caldwell | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening attentively to the message of salvation. He highlights the gravity of missing heaven and ending up in hell with |
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(Through the Bible) Leviticus 1-10 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the meal offering as a form of worship to God. The meal offering consists of fine flour mixed with oil and frankincense, symbolizing the work |
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Pure Heart, Pure Church - Part 4 by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon delves into the themes of cleansing, sacrifice, brokenness, and offerings as mentioned in the Bible. It reflects on historical periods of great preachers and the need f |
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Hints on the Sacrifices in Leviticus Leviticus 1-3 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby explores the significance of the sacrifices outlined in Leviticus 1-3, emphasizing the importance of the tabernacle as the place of divine presence and the means |
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Christ a Sweet Savour to God for Us Leviticus 1, 2 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes that Christ is the ultimate sweet savour to God, represented by the first sacrifices in Leviticus, which required a male without blemish, symbolizing C |