Leviticus 19:7

If any of it is used for food on the third day, it is a disgusting thing and will not be pleasing to the Lord.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6Let it be used for food on the same day on which it is offered, or on the day after; and whatever is over on the third day is to be burned with fire.

8And as for anyone who takes it for food, his sin will be on him, for he has put shame on the holy thing of the Lord: he will be cut off from his people.

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Cross References

Leviticus 22:23An ox or a lamb which has more or less than its natural parts, may be given as a free offering; but it will not be taken in payment of an oath.

Isaiah 1:13Give me no more false offerings; the smoke of burning flesh is disgusting to me, so are your new moons and Sabbaths and your holy meetings.

Isaiah 66:3A people who make me angry every day, making offerings in gardens, and burning perfumes on bricks.

Matthew Henry on Leviticus 19:2-11

Ceremonial and Moral Laws. ( b. c. 1490.) 1 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the Lord your God am holy. 3 Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the Lord your God. 4 Turn ye not unto idols, nor make to yourselves molten gods: I am the Lord your God. 5 And if ye offer a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the Lord , ye shall offer it at your own will. 6 It shall be… Read the whole commentary →

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