Leviticus 7:17

However, whatever meat of the sacrifice remains on the third day must be burned.

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But the remainder of the flesh of the sacrifice on the third day shall be burnt with fire.

In Context

16But if the sacrifice of his offering is for the purpose of a vow, or for the purpose of a freewill offering, the meat must be eaten on the day that he offers his sacrifice, but whatever remains of it may be eaten on the next day.

18If any of the meat of the sacrifice of one's peace offering is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted, neither will it be credited to the one who offered it. It will be a disgusting thing, and the person who eats it will carry the guilt of his sin.

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Cross References

Genesis 22:4On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place afar off.

Exodus 19:11Be ready for the third day, for on the third day Yahweh will come down to Mount Sinai.

Leviticus 6:22The son of the high priest who is becoming the new high priest from among his sons will offer it. As commanded forever, all of it shall be burned to Yahweh.

Leviticus 19:6It must be eaten the same day you offer it, or on the next day. If anything remains until the third day, it must be burned up with fire.

Hosea 6:2After two days he will revive us; 1 he will raise us up on the third day, 1 and we will live before him. 1

Matthew Henry on Leviticus 7:12-35

Law of the Peace-Offering. ( b. c. 1490.) 11 And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which he shall offer unto the Lord . 12 If he offer it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mingled with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and cakes mingled with oil, of fine flour, fried. 13 Besides the cakes, he shall offer for his offering leavened bread with the sacrifice of thanksgiving of his peace offerings. 14 And of it he shall offer one… Read the whole commentary →

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