Dictionary of Bible Themes A mark or stain which spoils something or lessens its value. The term is often used symbolically to refer to sin. The OT sacrificial system specified that only unblemished animals should be sacrificed. Deuteronomy 15:21A blemish is ritually unacceptable Malachi 1:13-14In animals to be sacrified See also Exodus 12:5Leviticus 22:20-25 Deuteronomy 17:1 Leviticus 21:17-23 In priests offering sacrifices Jeremiah 2:22A blemish or stain as a symbol of sin See also Isaiah 59:3Jude 1:23 2 Peter 2:13 See also Sinful people represented as blemishes Jude 1:122 Samuel 14:25 Without blemish: physical or moral perfection Absalom Daniel 1:3-4Daniel and his companions 1 Peter 1:18-19See also Jesus Christ Hebrews 9:12-14Ephesians 5:27 See also The church Colossians 1:22See also 2075 Christ, sinless2315 Christ as Lamb 6020 sin 7027 church, purpose 7402 offerings 7416 purification 7435 sacrifice, in OT 8320 perfection 8324 purity |
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