# blemish #

## 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: [believer](../kt/believer.md) **·** [clean](../other/clean.md) **·** [sacrifice](../other/sacrifice.md) **·** [sin](../kt/sin.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Peter 01:18-19](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1pe/01/18)
* [2 Peter 02:12-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2pe/02/12)
* [Deuteronomy 15:19-21](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/deu/15/19)
* [Numbers 06:13-15](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/num/06/13)
* [Song of Solomon 04:6-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/sng/04/06)