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Negative commandment 97 of 365

Not to inflict a blemish on cattle set apart for sacrifice

Maimonides

Not to inflict a blemish on cattle set apart for sacrifice, as it is said, “There shall be no blemish therein” (Lev. 22:21). This means, “Thou shalt not cause a blemish in it.”

Leviticus 22:21

KJV
And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the LORD to accomplish his vow, or a freewill offering in beeves or sheep, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein.
ASV
And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of peace-offerings unto Jehovah to accomplish a vow, or for a freewill-offering, of the herd or of the flock, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein.
WEB
Whoever offers a sacrifice of peace offerings to the LORD to accomplish a vow, or for a free will offering of the herd or of the flock, it shall be perfect to be accepted. It shall have no defect.
JPS
And whosoever bringeth a sacrifice of peace-offerings unto the LORD in fulfilment of a vow clearly uttered, or for a freewill-offering, of the herd or of the flock, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein.