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Daily Mitzvah (Rambam)

Day 157: Negative Commandment 94, 95, 96, 97; Positive Commandment 86

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Negative Commandment 94 (Digest)
Burning the Fats of a Blemished Animal on the Altar

"Nor shall you make a fire offering of them"Leviticus 22:22.

It is forbidden to burn the fats of an animal with a permanent blemish on the altar.

Negative Commandment 95 (Digest)
Sacrificing Animals with Temporary Blemishes

"You shall not sacrifice to G‑d, your G‑d, any ox or sheep in which there is a blemish"—Deuteronomy 17:1.

It is forbidden to offer as a sacrifice an animal with a temporary blemish.

Negative Commandment 96 (Digest)
Sacrificing Blemished Animals Presented by Non-Jew

"And from a foreigner's hand you may not offer the bread of your G‑d from any of these"—Leviticus 22:25.

It is forbidden to offer as a sacrifice an animal with a blemish that is presented by a non-Jew.

Negative Commandment 97 (Digest)
Causing a Blemish in an Animal that was Designated for Sacrifice

"No blemish shall be in it"Leviticus 22:21.

It is forbidden to cause a blemish to an animal designated for sacrifice [making it unfit for sacrificial use].

Positive Commandment 86 (Digest)
Redeeming a Blemished Offering

"However, as per your every desire, you may slaughter and eat meat in all your cities, according to the blessing of G‑d, your G‑d"—Deuteronomy 12:15.

We are commanded to "redeem" any animal consecrated for sacrificial use that developed a blemish. The animal is then relieved of its holiness and may be eaten. [The redemption money is used to purchase a new animal for sacrifice.]

From Sefer Hamitzvot, published and copyright by Sichos in English. To purchase the Sefer Hamitzvot two-volume set, please click here.
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