Leviticus 22:17

Unacceptable Sacrifices

17 The LORD said to Moses,

Leviticus 22:17 in Other Translations

17 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

17 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

17 And the LORD said to Moses,

17 God spoke to Moses,

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 desecrate the sacred offerings the Israelites present to the LORD

16 by allowing them to eat the sacred offerings and so bring upon them guilt requiring payment. I am the LORD, who makes them holy.’ ”

17 The LORD said to Moses,

18 “Speak to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites and say to them: ‘If any of you—whether an Israelite or a foreigner residing in Israel—presents a gift for a burnt offering to the LORD, either to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering,

19 you must present a male without defect from the cattle, sheep or goats in order that it may be accepted on your behalf.