Deuteronomy 15:21
The Scripture
(21) And if there be any blemish therein, as if it be lame, or blind, or have any ill blemish, thou shalt not sacrifice it unto the LORD thy God.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter God tells the people that debts to enemies must be forgiven and slaves must be released, and that no one should be forced to pay debts to strangers. The focus is on compassion and the removal of burdens that would cause suffering. The passage emphasizes that the law seeks to protect the vulnerable and promote peace.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 17:1Leviticus 22:20Leviticus 22:24Malachi 1:7Malachi 1:8
Related verses (shared words)
Numbers 6:14Leviticus 22:21Leviticus 21:18II Samuel 5:8Matthew 15:14Leviticus 14:10