¹⁹ you must present a male without defect^(A) from the cattle, sheep or goats in order that it may be accepted on your behalf.^{(B) 20} Do not bring anything with a defect,^(C) because it will not be accepted on your behalf.^{(D) 21} When anyone brings from the herd or flock^(E) a fellowship offering^(F) to the Lord to fulfill a special vow or as a freewill offering,^(G) it must be without defect or blemish^(H) to be acceptable.^(I)

⁸ When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is that not wrong? When you sacrifice lame or diseased animals,^(A) is that not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased^(B) with you? Would he accept you?” says the Lord Almighty.^(C)

¹⁴ “Cursed is the cheat who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but then sacrifices a blemished animal^(A) to the Lord. For I am a great king,^(B)” says the Lord Almighty,^(C) “and my name is to be feared^(D) among the nations.^(E)