Deuteronomy 17:1

“Thou shalt not sacrifice vnto the Lord thy God any bullocke, or sheepe wherein is blemish, or any euilfauourednes: for that is an abomination vnto the Lord thy God.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 17:1

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.
- King James Version

"You shall not sacrifice to the LORD your God an ox or a sheep which has a blemish {or} any defect, for that is a detestable thing to the LORD your God.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Thou shalt not sacrifice unto Jehovah thy God an ox, or a sheep, wherein is a blemish, `or' anything evil; for that is an abomination unto Jehovah thy God.
- American Standard Version (1901)

No ox or sheep which has a mark on it or is damaged in any way may be offered to the Lord your God: for that is disgusting to the Lord your God.
- Basic English Bible

Thou shalt not sacrifice to Jehovah thy God an ox or sheep wherein is a defect, or anything bad; for it is an abomination to Jehovah thy God.
- Darby Bible

Thou shalt not sacrifice to the LORD thy God any bullock, or sheep, in which is blemish, or any evil favoredness: for that is an abomination to the LORD thy God.
- Webster's Bible

You shall not sacrifice to Yahweh your God an ox, or a sheep, in which is a blemish, [or] anything evil; for that is an abomination to Yahweh your God.
- World English Bible

`Thou dost not sacrifice to Jehovah thy God ox or sheep in which there is a blemish -- any evil thing; for it [is] the abomination of Jehovah thy God.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Thou shalt not sacrifice unto the LORD thy God an ox, or a sheep, wherein is a blemish, even any evil thing; for that is an abomination unto the LORD thy God.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Deuteronomy 17:1

Wesley's Notes for Deuteronomy 17:1

17:1 Bullock or sheep - Either greater or smaller sacrifices, all being comprehended under the two most eminent kinds.


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