Leviticus 22:21

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.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — YHWH instructs Moses and the priesthood on the standards for sacrificial offerings during the establishment of Israelite worship.

The words — The text highlights `נֶדֶר` (ne.der), meaning a vow, and `שְׁלָמִים` (she.la.Mim), meaning peace offerings, framing the ritual context.

The thread — This requirement recurs in Leviticus 3:6 and Numbers 15:3, 15:8, where similar sacrificial regulations govern herd and flock offerings.

Why it lands — The passage demands that worshippers submit only unblemished animals for vow-fulfillment or freewill gifts, establishing a non-negotiable standard for ritual acceptance.

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The Hebrew words

King James Version

And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the Lord to accomplish his vow, or a freewill offering in beeves or sheep, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein.

Cross-references

Numbers 15:8 When you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or sacrifice to fulfill a vow or as a peace offering to the LORD,
Numbers 15:3 and you present a food offering to the LORD from the herd or flock to produce a pleasing aroma to the LORD—either a burnt offering or a sacrifice, for a special vow or freewill offering or appointed feast—
Leviticus 3:6 If, however, one’s peace offering to the LORD is from the flock, he must present a male or female without blemish.
Ecclesiastes 5:4 When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow.
Leviticus 3:1 “If one’s offering is a peace offering and he offers an animal from the herd, whether male or female, he must present it without blemish before the LORD.
Deuteronomy 23:21 If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin.
Leviticus 7:11 Now this is the law of the peace offering that one may present to the LORD:
Psalms 50:14 Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High.
Proverbs 7:14 “I have made my peace offerings; today I have paid my vows.
Genesis 28:20 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey, and if He will provide me with food to eat and clothes to wear,