15. The priests must not desecrate the sacred offerings the Israelites present to the Lord
16. by allowing them to eat the sacred offerings and so bring upon them guilt requiring payment. I am the Lord, who makes them holy.’ ”
17. The Lord said to Moses,
18. “Speak to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites and say to them: ‘If any of you—whether an Israelite or a foreigner residing in Israel—presents a gift for a burnt offering to the Lord, either to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering,
19. you must present a male without defect from the cattle, sheep or goats in order that it may be accepted on your behalf.
20. Do not bring anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf.