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Deuteronomy 17:1 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Deuteronomy 17:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 17 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“Thou shalt not sacrifice unto the LORD thy God any bullock, or sheep, wherein is blemish, or any evilfavouredness : for that is an abomination unto the LORD thy God. sheep: or, goat”
Deuteronomy 17:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 17:1
Thou shalt not sacrifice unto the LORD thy God any bullock, or sheep, wherein is blemish (מוּם, mum)—a defect, flaw, or physical imperfection. Leviticus 22:20-25 elaborates: lameness, blindness, broken bones all disqualify. The Hebrew any evilfavouredness (דָּבָר רָע, davar ra) means 'any bad thing'—even minor flaws.Why such strictness? Because that is an abomination (תּוֹעֵבָה, to'evah) unto the LORD. Offering defective animals insults God's holiness and reveals contempt, not worship. Malachi 1:8, 13-14 condemns this exact sin: offering blind, lame, sick animals while keeping healthy ones. Th...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 17:1
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“[as if it be] lame or blind”
“isn't that evil? And when you offer the lame and sick”
“or the wages of a dog”
“that you shall not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.”
“who sent her away”
“but the prayer of the upright is his delight.”
“seven other cattle came up after them”
“a male a year old. You shall take it from the sheep”
“seven other cattle came up after them out of the river”
“but accurate weights are his delight.”