Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6100 Aspects of sin » 6118 blemish 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. A blemish is ritually unacceptable In animals to be sacrified Deuteronomy 15:21; Malachi 1:13-14 See also Exodus 12:5; Leviticus 22:20-25; Deuteronomy 17:1 In priests offering sacrifices A blemish or stain as a symbol of sin Jeremiah 2:22 See also Isaiah 59:3; Jude 23 Sinful people represented as blemishes 2 Peter 2:13 See also Jude 12 Without blemish: physical or moral perfection Absalom Daniel and his companions Jesus Christ 1 Peter 1:18-19 See also Hebrews 9:12-14 The church Ephesians 5:27 See also Colossians 1:22 See also
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