Leviticus 19:6

Verse

It shall be eaten on the day you sacrifice it, or on the next day; but what remains on the third day must be burned up.

American Standard Version (1901)

It shall be eaten the same day ye offer it, and on the morrow: and if aught remain until the third day, it shall be burnt with fire.

Bible in Basic English

Let 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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

You shall eat it on the same day it was offered, and the next day: and whatsoever shall be left until the third day, you shall burn with fire.

Free Bible Version

It needs to be eaten the day you sacrifice it, or the next day. Whatever is left over on the third day must be burned.

Geneva Bible 1599

It shall be eaten the day yee offer it, or on the morowe: and that which remaineth vntill the third day, shalbe burnt in the fire.

King James (Authorized) Version

It shall be eaten the same day ye offer it, and on the morrow: and if ought remain until the third day, it shall be burnt in the fire.

One Unity Resource Bible

It shall be eaten the same day you offer it, and on the next day: and if anything remains until the third day, it shall be burned with fire.

Translation for Translators

The meat should be eaten on the day that you sacrifice it, but you are permitted to eat some of it on the next day. Anything that remains until the third/next day must be completely burned.

Unlocked Literal Bible

It 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.

Noah Webster Bible

It shall be eaten the same day ye offer it, and on the morrow: and if aught shall remain until the third day, it shall be burnt in the fire.

World English Bible

It shall be eaten the same day you offer it, and on the next day. If anything remains until the third day, it shall be burned with fire.

Young's Literal Translation

in the day of your sacrificing it is eaten, and on the morrow, and that which is left unto the third day with fire is burnt,

Context

Commandments for Holiness

⁵When you sacrifice a peace offering to the LORD, you shall offer it for your acceptance.⁶It shall be eaten on the day you sacrifice it, or on the next day; but what remains on the third day must be burned up.⁷If any of it is eaten on the third day, it is tainted and will not be accepted.

Summary

This verse instructs the Israelites to ensure that their peace offerings are consumed on the same day they are offered, emphasizing the importance of prompt and complete dedication to God. By consuming the offering promptly, it signifies a wholehearted commitment and reverence towards God. This practice also prevents the offering from being defiled or misused, maintaining the sanctity of the sacrifice. The verse reflects the principle of honoring God with our best and not delaying in fulfilling our vows and obligations to Him. It serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual duties and to approach God with sincerity and diligence.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

It shall be eaten the same day ye offer it, and on the morrow,.... The meaning is, that if it could be, it was best to eat it all up the same day it was offered, but if not, the remainder was to be eaten on the morrow, but by no means to be kept any longer; this shows that that sort of peace offering is intended, which was either a vow or a voluntary offering, Lev 7:16; and the Jews gather from hence, that sacrifices were to be slain in the day, and not in the night (i): and if ought remain unto the third, it shall be burnt with fire; as it is ordered, Lev 7:16; that so the owner might have no profit by it, and therefore be under no temptation to keep it longer than the fixed time. (i) Bartenora in Misn. Zebachim, c. 13. sect. 7. & Misn. Yoma, c. 8. sect. 1.