But the remainder of the flesh of the sacrifice on the third day shall be burnt with fire.
But any leftover meat from the sacrifice must be burned up with fire on the third day.
This verse is giving instructions that any remaining sacrifice meat must be completely burned on the third day to prevent it from spoiling or being misused.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Moses, God provided the Israelites with specific laws for handling sacrifices as part of their covenant relationship, including instructions for peace offerings where any uneaten meat had to be burned by the third day to avoid spoilage and maintain ritual purity. This rule was set in the context of ancient Israel's nomadic lifestyle, where food preservation was challenging, and it emphasized God's holiness and the need to separate the sacred from the profane. It formed part of the broader Levitical code that governed Israel's worship and daily life in the wilderness.
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