Leviticus 22:17

Sacrifices the LORD Does Not Accept

17 The LORD spoke to Moses. He said,

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 allow the sacred offerings to become "unclean." They are the offerings the people of Israel bring to me.

16 The priests must not allow the offerings to become "unclean" by letting the people eat them. If they do, they will bring guilt on the people. They will have to pay for what they have done. I am the Lord. I make them holy.' "

17 The LORD spoke to Moses. He said,

18 "Speak to Aaron and his sons. Speak to all of the people of Israel. Tell them, 'Suppose any of you brings a gift for a burnt offering to the Lord. It does not matter whether you are an Israelite or an outsider who lives in Israel. It does not matter whether you bring the offering to keep a promise or because you choose to give it.

19 You must bring a male animal that does not have any flaws if you want the LORD to accept it from you. It does not matter whether it is from your cattle, sheep or goats.