Leviticus 19:7
New International Version
If any of it is eaten on the third day, it is impure and will not be accepted.

New Living Translation
If any of the sacrifice is eaten on the third day, it will be contaminated, and I will not accept it.

English Standard Version
If it is eaten at all on the third day, it is tainted; it will not be accepted,

Berean Standard Bible
If any of it is eaten on the third day, it is tainted and will not be accepted.

King James Bible
And if it be eaten at all on the third day, it is abominable; it shall not be accepted.

New King James Version
And if it is eaten at all on the third day, it is an abomination. It shall not be accepted.

New American Standard Bible
So if it is eaten at all on the third day, it is unclean; it will not be accepted.

NASB 1995
‘So if it is eaten at all on the third day, it is an offense; it will not be accepted.

NASB 1977
‘So if it is eaten at all on the third day, it is an offense; it will not be accepted.

Legacy Standard Bible
So if it is eaten at all on the third day, it is an offense; it will not be accepted.

Amplified Bible
But if it is eaten at all on the third day, it is repulsive; it will not be accepted [by God as an offering].

Christian Standard Bible
If any is eaten on the third day, it is a repulsive thing; it will not be accepted.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
If any is eaten on the third day, it is a repulsive thing; it will not be accepted.

American Standard Version
And if it be eaten at all on the third day, it is an abomination; it shall not be accepted:

Contemporary English Version
If you eat any of it on the third day, the sacrifice will be disgusting to me, and I will reject it.

English Revised Version
And if it be eaten at all on the third day, it is an abomination; it shall not be accepted:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
If you eat any of it on the third day, it is repulsive and will not be accepted.

Good News Translation
because it is ritually unclean, and if anyone eats it, I will not accept the offering.

International Standard Version
If it is eaten on the third day, it's unclean. It won't be accepted.

Majority Standard Bible
If any of it is eaten on the third day, it is tainted and will not be accepted.

NET Bible
If, however, it is eaten on the third day, it is spoiled, it will not be accepted,

New Heart English Bible
If it is eaten at all on the third day, it is an abomination. It will not be accepted;

Webster's Bible Translation
And if it shall be eaten at all on the third day, it is abominable; it shall not be accepted.

World English Bible
If it is eaten at all on the third day, it is an abomination. It will not be accepted;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and if it is really eaten on the third day, it [is] an abomination, it is not pleasing,

Young's Literal Translation
and if it be really eaten on the third day, it is an abomination, it is not pleasing,

Smith's Literal Translation
And if eating, it shall be eaten in the third day, it is abomination; it shall not be accepted.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
If after two days ally man eat thereof, he shall be profane and guilty of impiety:

Catholic Public Domain Version
If anyone, after two days, will have eaten from it, he shall be profane and guilty of impiety.

New American Bible
If any of it is eaten on the third day, it will be a desecrated offering and not be accepted;

New Revised Standard Version
If it is eaten at all on the third day, it is an abomination; it will not be acceptable.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if it is eaten at all on the third day, it is abominable; and it shall not be accepted.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And if to be eaten it will be eaten on the third day, it is rejected and shall not be accepted.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And if it be eaten at all on the third day, it is a vile thing; it shall not be accepted.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And if it should be at all eaten on the third day, it is unfit for sacrifice: it shall not be accepted.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Idolatry Forbidden
6It shall be eaten on the day you sacrifice it, or on the next day; but what remains on the third day must be burned up. 7If any of it is eaten on the third day, it is tainted and will not be accepted. 8Whoever eats it will bear his iniquity, for he has profaned what is holy to the LORD. That person must be cut off from his people.…

Cross References
Exodus 12:10
Do not leave any of it until morning; before the morning you must burn up any part that is left over.

Exodus 29:34
And if any of the meat of ordination or any bread is left until the morning, you are to burn up the remainder. It must not be eaten, because it is sacred.

Leviticus 7:15-18
The meat of the sacrifice of his peace offering of thanksgiving must be eaten on the day he offers it; none of it may be left until morning. / If, however, the sacrifice he offers is a vow or a freewill offering, it shall be eaten on the day he presents his sacrifice, but the remainder may be eaten on the next day. / But any meat of the sacrifice remaining until the third day must be burned up. ...

Leviticus 22:30
It must be eaten that same day. Do not leave any of it until morning. I am the LORD.

Deuteronomy 16:4
No leaven is to be found in all your land for seven days, and none of the meat you sacrifice in the evening of the first day shall remain until morning.

Malachi 1:7-8
By presenting defiled food on My altar. But you ask, ‘How have we defiled You?’ By saying that the table of the LORD is contemptible. / When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is it not wrong? And when you present the lame and sick ones, is it not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you or show you favor?” asks the LORD of Hosts.

Isaiah 1:13
Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly.

Ezekiel 4:14
“Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I have never defiled myself. From my youth until now I have not eaten anything found dead or mauled by wild beasts. No unclean meat has ever entered my mouth.”

Ezekiel 44:31
The priests may not eat any bird or animal found dead or torn by wild beasts.

Amos 5:21-22
“I hate, I despise your feasts! I cannot stand the stench of your solemn assemblies. / Even though you offer Me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; for your peace offerings of fattened cattle I will have no regard.

Matthew 15:11
A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.”

Mark 7:18-19
“Are you still so dull?” He asked. “Do you not understand? Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him, / because it does not enter his heart, but it goes into the stomach and then is eliminated.” (Thus all foods are clean.)

1 Corinthians 10:18-21
Consider the people of Israel: Are not those who eat the sacrifices fellow partakers in the altar? / Am I suggesting, then, that food sacrificed to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything? / No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons. ...

Hebrews 13:10-11
We have an altar from which those who serve at the tabernacle have no right to eat. / Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp.

Romans 14:14
I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean.


Treasury of Scripture

And if it be eaten at all on the third day, it is abominable; it shall not be accepted.

abominable

Isaiah 1:13
Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting.

Isaiah 65:4
Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine's flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels;

Isaiah 66:3
He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations.

it shall

Leviticus 7:18-21
And if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings be eaten at all on the third day, it shall not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed unto him that offereth it: it shall be an abomination, and the soul that eateth of it shall bear his iniquity…

Leviticus 22:23,25
Either a bullock or a lamb that hath any thing superfluous or lacking in his parts, that mayest thou offer for a freewill offering; but for a vow it shall not be accepted…

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Leviticus 19
1. A repetition of various laws














If any of it is eaten on the third day
In the context of Leviticus 19, this phrase refers to the consumption of sacrificial meat. The Israelites were instructed to eat the meat of peace offerings within a specific timeframe, typically the first two days after the sacrifice. Eating it on the third day was prohibited. This command underscores the importance of obedience to God's laws and the need for purity in worship practices. The restriction also served a practical purpose, as meat would begin to spoil by the third day without modern preservation methods. This regulation reflects the broader biblical theme of holiness and the separation from practices that could lead to impurity or defilement.

it is tainted
The term "tainted" indicates that the meat has become unclean or defiled. In the ancient Near Eastern context, purity was a significant concern, and anything considered unclean was not fit for offering to God. This concept of ritual purity is central to Levitical law, emphasizing the need for the Israelites to maintain a distinct identity as God's chosen people. The idea of something being tainted also points to the spiritual implications of disobedience, as it symbolizes the corruption that sin brings into one's relationship with God.

and will not be accepted
This phrase highlights the consequence of disobedience to God's commands. Offerings that did not meet the prescribed requirements were not acceptable to God, reflecting His holiness and the need for His people to approach Him with reverence and obedience. This principle is echoed throughout Scripture, where God desires obedience over sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22). The rejection of tainted offerings serves as a reminder of the importance of sincerity and purity in worship, foreshadowing the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who was without blemish and fully acceptable to God (Hebrews 9:14).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
- The prophet and leader of the Israelites who received the laws from God on Mount Sinai, including the instructions found in Leviticus.

2. Israelites
- The chosen people of God to whom the laws in Leviticus were given, guiding their worship and daily living.

3. Mount Sinai
- The place where God delivered the laws to Moses, including the instructions in Leviticus.

4. Priests
- The descendants of Aaron who were responsible for performing sacrifices and maintaining the holiness of the tabernacle.

5. Tabernacle
- The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where sacrifices were offered.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Commands
Leviticus 19:7 emphasizes the importance of following God's specific instructions. Just as the Israelites were to obey the sacrificial laws, Christians are called to obey God's Word today.

Holiness in Worship
The sacrificial system was a means of maintaining holiness before God. In our worship, we should strive for purity and reverence, recognizing the holiness of God.

The Consequences of Disobedience
The warning in Leviticus 19:7 about improper sacrifices serves as a reminder that disobedience has consequences. We must take God's commands seriously in our lives.

Christ as the Fulfillment of the Law
While the sacrificial system is no longer in practice, it points to Christ's ultimate sacrifice. Understanding this helps us appreciate the depth of Christ's work on the cross.

Living as a Holy People
Just as the Israelites were called to be set apart, Christians are called to live distinctively holy lives, reflecting God's character to the world.(7) If it be eaten at all on the third day.--See Leviticus 7:18.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
If
וְאִ֛ם (wə·’im)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

any is eaten
יֵאָכֵ֖ל (yê·’ā·ḵêl)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

on the third
הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֑י (haš·šə·lî·šî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)

day,
בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

it
ה֖וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

is tainted
פִּגּ֥וּל (pig·gūl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6292: Foul thing, refuse

and will not
לֹ֥א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

be accepted.
יֵרָצֶֽה׃ (yê·rā·ṣeh)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7521: To be pleased with, to satisfy a, debt


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