Leviticus 19:7 Meaning and Explanation
“And if it be eaten at all on the third day, it is abominable; it shall not be accepted.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Eating sacrifice meat on the third day is forbidden and renders it abominable.
The Context of Leviticus 19:7
Reinforces the two-day limit; defines violation as abominable.
What Does Leviticus 19:7 Mean?
Abominable here means ritually unclean or offensive to God. Violating the time limit is a serious breach that nullifies the sacrifice's acceptance. The strictness emphasizes that obedience in details matters in covenant worship.
This prohibition protects the holiness of the offering and the one who made it. A sacrifice consumed outside its proper bounds becomes detestable rather than a gift that draws one closer to God.
Leviticus 19:7 in the Original Language
piggul (פִּגּוּל), translated 'abominable' — ritually unclean, rejected offering; something that profanes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 19:7
What does Leviticus 19:7 mean?
Eating sacrifice meat on the third day is forbidden and renders it abominable.
What is the context of Leviticus 19:7?
Reinforces the two-day limit; defines violation as abominable.