Leviticus 1:10
New International Version
“’If the offering is a burnt offering from the flock, from either the sheep or the goats, you are to offer a male without defect.

New Living Translation
“If the animal you present as a burnt offering is from the flock, it may be either a sheep or a goat, but it must be a male with no defects.

English Standard Version
“If his gift for a burnt offering is from the flock, from the sheep or goats, he shall bring a male without blemish,

Berean Standard Bible
If, however, one’s offering is a burnt offering from the flock—from the sheep or goats—he is to present an unblemished male.

King James Bible
And if his offering be of the flocks, namely, of the sheep, or of the goats, for a burnt sacrifice; he shall bring it a male without blemish.

New King James Version
‘If his offering is of the flocks—of the sheep or of the goats—as a burnt sacrifice, he shall bring a male without blemish.

New American Standard Bible
‘But if his offering is from the flock, either from the sheep or from the goats, as a burnt offering, he shall offer a male without defect.

NASB 1995
‘But if his offering is from the flock, of the sheep or of the goats, for a burnt offering, he shall offer it a male without defect.

NASB 1977
‘But if his offering is from the flock, of the sheep or of the goats, for a burnt offering, he shall offer it a male without defect.

Legacy Standard Bible
‘But if his offering is from the flock, of the sheep or of the goats, for a burnt offering, he shall bring near a male without blemish.

Amplified Bible
‘But if his offering is from the flock, of the sheep or of the goats, as a burnt offering, he shall offer a male without blemish.

Christian Standard Bible
“But if his offering for a burnt offering is from the flock, from sheep or goats, he is to present an unblemished male.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But if his gift for a burnt offering is from the flock, from sheep or goats, he is to present an unblemished male.

American Standard Version
And if his oblation be of the flock, of the sheep, or of the goats, for a burnt-offering; he shall offer it a male without blemish.

Contemporary English Version
If you sacrifice a ram or a goat, it must not have anything wrong with it.

English Revised Version
And if his oblation be of the flock, of the sheep, or of the goats, for a burnt offering; he shall offer it a male without blemish.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"If your offering is a sheep or goat, you must bring a male that has no defects.

Good News Translation
If you are offering one of your sheep or goats, it must be a male without any defects.

International Standard Version
"If his offering is a burnt offering from the flock, whether lamb or goat, he is to bring a male without any defect

Majority Standard Bible
If, however, one’s offering is a burnt offering from the flock—from the sheep or goats—he is to present an unblemished male.

NET Bible
"'If his offering is from the flock for a burnt offering--from the sheep or the goats--he must present a flawless male,

New Heart English Bible
"'If his offering is from the flock, from the sheep, or from the goats, for a burnt offering, he shall offer a male without blemish.

Webster's Bible Translation
And if his offering be of the flocks, namely, of the sheep, or of the goats, for a burnt-sacrifice; he shall bring it a male without blemish.

World English Bible
“‘If his offering is from the flock, from the sheep or from the goats, for a burnt offering, he shall offer a male without defect.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And if his offering [is] out of the flock—out of the sheep or out of the goats—he brings a male near, a perfect one, for a burnt-offering,

Young's Literal Translation
And if his offering is out of the flock -- out of the sheep or out of the goats -- for a burnt-offering, a male, a perfect one, he doth bring near,

Smith's Literal Translation
And if from the sheep his offering, from the lambs, or from the goats, for a burnt-offering; a blameless male he shall bring it near.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And if the offering be of the hocks, a holocaust of sheep or of goats, he shall offer a male without blemish:

Catholic Public Domain Version
But if the offering is from the flocks, a holocaust either of sheep or goats, he shall offer a male without blemish.

New American Bible
If a person’s burnt offering is from the flock, that is, a sheep or a goat, the offering must be a male without blemish.

New Revised Standard Version
If your gift for a burnt offering is from the flock, from the sheep or goats, your offering shall be a male without blemish.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if his offering be of the flocks, of the sheep or of the goats, for a burnt sacrifice, he shall offer a male without blemish.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And if it is from the flocks, his offering shall be from sheep or from goats for a burnt offering; he shall bring a male without blemish.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And if his offering be of the flock, whether of the sheep, or of the goats, for a burnt-offering, he shall offer it a male without blemish.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And if his gift be of the sheep to the Lord, or of the lambs, or of the kids for whole-burnt-offerings, he shall bring it a male without blemish.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Laws for Burnt Offerings
9The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. 10If, however, one’s offering is a burnt offering from the flock— from the sheep or goats— he is to present an unblemished male. 11He shall slaughter it on the north side of the altar before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to sprinkle its blood against the altar on all sides.…

Cross References
Exodus 29:38-42
This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight. / With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. ...

Numbers 28:3-8
And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight, / along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives. ...

Hebrews 10:1-10
For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. / If it could, would not the offerings have ceased? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt the guilt of their sins. / Instead, those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins, ...

Isaiah 53:7
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.

John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

1 Peter 1:18-19
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

Genesis 22:7-8
Then Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” “Here I am, my son,” he replied. “The fire and the wood are here,” said Isaac, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” / Abraham answered, “God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two walked on together.

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

1 Corinthians 5:7
Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.

Hebrews 9:12-14
He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. / For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

Matthew 26:28
This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Mark 14:24
He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.

Luke 22:20
In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.

Revelation 5:6-9
Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. / And He came and took the scroll from the right hand of the One seated on the throne. / When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And if his offering be of the flocks, namely, of the sheep, or of the goats, for a burnt sacrifice; he shall bring it a male without blemish.

of the flocks

Leviticus 1:2
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man of you bring an offering unto the LORD, ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, even of the herd, and of the flock.

Genesis 4:4
And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:

Genesis 8:20
And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar.

a burnt sacrifice.

a male

Leviticus 1:3
If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD.

Leviticus 4:23
Or if his sin, wherein he hath sinned, come to his knowledge; he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a male without blemish:

Leviticus 22:19
Ye shall offer at your own will a male without blemish, of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats.

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If, however, one’s offering
The phrase "If, however, one’s offering" introduces a conditional aspect to the sacrificial system. The Hebrew word for "offering" is "קָרְבָּן" (korban), which means something brought near or presented. This reflects the purpose of offerings in the Old Testament: to draw near to God. The conditional "if" suggests that offerings are voluntary acts of worship, not merely obligatory rituals. This voluntary nature underscores the heart's intent in worship, emphasizing sincerity and devotion.

is a burnt offering
The term "burnt offering" is translated from the Hebrew word "עֹלָה" (olah), which means "that which ascends." This offering was entirely consumed by fire, symbolizing complete surrender and dedication to God. Historically, burnt offerings were among the oldest forms of sacrifice, signifying total commitment and the desire for atonement. The complete consumption by fire represents the worshiper's wish to be wholly devoted to God.

from the flock—from the sheep or goats—
The specification "from the flock—from the sheep or goats—" indicates the acceptable animals for this type of offering. Sheep and goats were common livestock in ancient Israel, making them accessible to the average worshiper. The Hebrew words for sheep ("כֶּבֶשׂ" - keves) and goats ("עֵז" - ez) highlight the domesticated nature of these animals, symbolizing the personal and communal aspects of the offering. This choice reflects the pastoral lifestyle of the Israelites and their reliance on these animals for sustenance and religious practice.

he is to present
The phrase "he is to present" involves the act of bringing the offering before God. The Hebrew verb "קָרַב" (qarab) means to approach or bring near, emphasizing the relational aspect of the sacrifice. This act of presentation is a physical demonstration of the worshiper's desire to draw near to God, acknowledging His holiness and the need for reconciliation.

an unblemished male
The requirement of "an unblemished male" underscores the importance of offering the best to God. The Hebrew word for "unblemished" is "תָּמִים" (tamim), meaning complete or perfect. This requirement signifies purity and the absence of defect, symbolizing moral and spiritual integrity. The specification of a "male" reflects the cultural and religious significance of male animals in sacrificial practices, often seen as more valuable. This requirement points to the future perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who was without blemish or defect, fulfilling the ultimate atonement for sin.

(10) Of the flocks.--Bullocks of course could only be offered by the wealthy. Hence the law now provides for those who could not afford so costly a sacrifice. They are to bring a lamb of the first year, which was the ordinary burnt offering in the time of Christ, and not a goat. The directions given with regard to the burnt offering from bullocks, equally apply to the burnt offering from the flock (Leviticus 1:10-13). They are therefore not repeated.

Verse 10. - If his offering be of the flocks. The ritual of the burnt offering was the same. whether the victim was a hull, sheep, or goat.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
If, however,
וְאִם־ (wə·’im-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

one’s offering
קָרְבָּנ֧וֹ (qā·rə·bā·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7133: Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present

is a burnt offering
לְעֹלָ֑ה (lə·‘ō·lāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering

from
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

the flock—
הַצֹּ֨אן (haṣ·ṣōn)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock

from
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

the sheep
הַכְּשָׂבִ֛ים (hak·kə·śā·ḇîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3775: A young sheep

or
א֥וֹ (’ōw)
Conjunction
Strong's 176: Desire, if

goats—
הָעִזִּ֖ים (hā·‘iz·zîm)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5795: Female goat

he is to present
יַקְרִיבֶֽנּוּ׃ (yaq·rî·ḇen·nū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

an unblemished
תָּמִ֖ים (tā·mîm)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth

male.
זָכָ֥ר (zā·ḵār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2145: Remembered, a male


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