Leviticus 7:19 Meaning and Explanation
“And the flesh that toucheth any unclean thing shall not be eaten; it shall be burnt with fire: and as for the flesh, all that be clean shall eat thereof.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Meat contaminated by contact with unclean objects must be burned; only uncontaminated flesh may be eaten.
The Context of Leviticus 7:19
Specifying cleanliness requirements for eating peace offering meat.
What Does Leviticus 7:19 Mean?
Ritual uncleanness (from contact with forbidden foods, dead animals, or diseased persons) transferred to the offering's flesh immediately upon contact. Even brief touching of unclean things disqualified the meat, making it unfit for consumption.
The flesh untouched by unclean contact remained holy and was eaten normally. This provision guarded the offering's sanctity by isolating contaminated portions and maintaining strict boundaries between clean and unclean within the meal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 7:19
What does Leviticus 7:19 mean?
Meat contaminated by contact with unclean objects must be burned; only uncontaminated flesh may be eaten.
What is the context of Leviticus 7:19?
Specifying cleanliness requirements for eating peace offering meat.