Deuteronomy 15:21

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

«وَلَكِنْ إنْ كَانَ فِي هَذَا البِكرِ عَيبٌ، أوْ كَانَ أعرَجَ أوْ أعْمَى أوْ فِيهِ أيُّ عَيْبٍ آخَرَ، فَلَا تَذْبَحْهُ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Deuteronomy says that if an animal has any kind of defect, such as being lame or blind, it shouldn't be used as a sacrifice to God. Moses is speaking to the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of offering only the best to God.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a box of crayons and you want to give your favorite teacher a drawing. You wouldn't give her a drawing made with broken crayons, right? In the same way, God wanted the Israelites to offer only the best animals to Him as a sign of their love and respect.

Historical Background

This verse was written by Moses around 1250 BC to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. It reflects the cultural practice of animal sacrifice and the importance of presenting offerings that were without blemish to God.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can be seen as a reminder to give our best to God, whether it's our time, talents, or resources. For example, if you're volunteering at a soup kitchen, offering your full effort and best attitude reflects the spirit of this verse.

Topics

• sacrifice
• worship
• offerings
• quality
• respect
• dedication

Related Verses

• Leviticus 22:20
• 1 Samuel 15:22
• Psalms 51:16
• Matthew 5:23-24
• 1 Corinthians 13:3

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't animals with defects be offered as sacrifices?

Animals with defects were not seen as fit offerings to God, reflecting the Israelites' effort to present the best to Him, showing respect and dedication.

What does this verse teach us about worship?

This verse emphasizes the importance of offering our best to God in worship, whether it's in our actions, attitudes, or resources.

How does this relate to modern-day worship?

In modern worship, this principle can be applied to giving our best effort in our work, prayers, and service to God, reflecting the spirit of giving our best.

Can you give an example of applying this verse in everyday life?

Certainly, if you're volunteering or working on a project for a church, applying this principle means giving your full effort and dedication, showing respect and dedication to God's work.