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Deuteronomy 17:1
You shall not sacrifice to the LORD your God an ox or a sheep with any defect or serious flaw, for that is detestable to the LORD your God.
from Detestable Sacrifices, Deuteronomy 17:1
What it says

Israel must not sacrifice an ox or sheep with any defect or serious flaw to the LORD, because such an offering is detestable to him.

What it is doing

It establishes that covenant worship must not be marked by damaged offerings.

In context

1You shall not sacrifice to the LORD your God an ox or a sheep with any defect or serious flaw, for that is detestable to the LORD your God.