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.
If any meat from the peace offering sacrifice is eaten on the third day, God will not accept the offering, and it won't count for the person who brought it. The meat will be considered disgusting and forbidden, and whoever eats it will be held responsible for their wrongdoing.
God required peace offering meat to be eaten within two days - eating it on the third day made the entire sacrifice worthless and brought guilt on anyone who ate it.
📚 Historical Context
This command was part of God's detailed instructions to Moses about sacrificial offerings for the Israelites. Peace offerings were voluntary sacrifices expressing gratitude, fulfilling vows, or celebrating fellowship with God. The time limits ensured the meat stayed fresh in the desert climate and taught the people that approaching God required careful obedience to His specific instructions.
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