# blemish, unblemished, defect

## Facts:

The term “blemish” refers to a physical defect or imperfection on an animal or person. It can also refer to spiritual imperfections and faults in people.

* For certain sacrifices, God instructed the Israelites to offer an animal with no blemishes or defects.
* This is a picture of how Jesus Christ was the perfect sacrifice, without any sin.
* Believers in Christ have been cleansed from their sin by his blood and are considered to be without blemish.
* Ways to translate this term could include “defect” or “imperfection” or “sin,” depending on the context.

(See also: [believe](../kt/believe.md), [clean](../kt/clean.md), [sacrifice](../other/sacrifice.md), [sin](../kt/sin.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Peter 1:19](rc://en/tn/help/1pe/01/19)
* [2 Peter 2:13](rc://en/tn/help/2pe/02/13)
* [Deuteronomy 15:19-21](rc://en/tn/help/deu/15/19)
* [Numbers 6:13-15](rc://en/tn/help/num/06/13)
* [Song of Songs 4:7](rc://en/tn/help/sng/04/07)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H3971, H8400, H8549, G34700
