Blemish: Imperfection or bodily deformity excluding men from the priesthood,
and rendering animals unfit to be offered in sacrifice
(Leviticus 21:17-23)
(Lev 22:19-25) The Christian church, as justified in Christ, is
"without blemish"
(Ephesians 5:27) Christ offered himself a sacrifice
"without blemish," acceptable to God
(1 Peter 1:19)
