Leviticus 19:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If any of it is eaten on the third day, it becomes disgusting and unclean; God will not accept it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is saying that certain sacrificial meat becomes unacceptable to God if kept too long - specifically beyond the second day.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to the Israelites about peace offerings and fellowship sacrifices. In the ancient Near East, without refrigeration, meat would spoil quickly in the hot climate. These rules ensured both physical health and spiritual purity, as offerings to God needed to be fresh and pure.

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