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blemish

defect, unblemished

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.
  • Something that is "unblemished" does not have any blemishes or defects.

(See also: believe, clean, sacrifice, sin)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H3971, H8400, H8549, G299, G3470

Forms Found in the English ULB:

blemish, blemishes, defect, unblemished