Leviticus 19:6

6 You may eat it the same day you offer it or on the next day. But if any is left on the third day, you must burn it up.

Leviticus 19:6 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 19:6

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, ( Leviticus 7:16 ) ; and the Jews gather from hence, that sacrifices were to be slain in the day, and not in the night ^F9;

and if ought remain unto the third, it shall be burnt with fire;
as it is ordered, ( Leviticus 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.

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FOOTNOTES:

F9 Bartenora in Misn. Zebachim, c. 13. sect. 7. & Misn. Yoma, c. 8. sect. 1.

Leviticus 19:6 In-Context

4 "'Do not worship idols or make statues or gods for yourselves. I am the Lord your God.

5 "'When you sacrifice a fellowship offering to the Lord, offer it in such a way that will be accepted.

6 You may eat it the same day you offer it or on the next day. But if any is left on the third day, you must burn it up.

7 If any of it is eaten on the third day, it is unclean, and it will not be accepted.

8 Anyone who eats it then will be guilty of sin, because he did not respect the holy things that belong to the Lord. He must be cut off from the people.