Leviticus 19:5

5 "When you bring a fellowship offering to the LORD, sacrifice it [properly] so that you will be accepted.

Leviticus 19:5 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 19:5

And if ye offer a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the Lord,
&c.] Which were of three sorts, a thanksgiving, a vow, and a voluntary offering, ( Leviticus 7:11 Leviticus 7:12 Leviticus 7:16 ) ; the latter seems to be here meant, as appears by what follows:

ye shall offer it at your own will;
a voluntary freewill offering, of their own accord, and not by force, as Aben Ezra; and in such offerings they were left to their liberty to offer what they pleased, it might be of the flock, or of the herd, a male or a female, ( Leviticus 3:1 Leviticus 3:6 ) . The Targum of Jonathan is

``for your acceptation;''

that is, that should be offered, and in such a manner as to be accepted of you with God; which sense is countenanced by ( Leviticus 19:7 ) ; and becomes acceptable, when what follows about eating them is attended to.

Leviticus 19:5 In-Context

3 "Respect your mother and father. Observe my days of worship. I am the LORD your God.

4 "Don't turn to worthless gods or cast metal idols. Never make any gods for yourselves. I am the LORD your God.

5 "When you bring a fellowship offering to the LORD, sacrifice it [properly] so that you will be accepted.

6 Eat your sacrifice on the day you bring it and on the next day. On the third day burn whatever is left over.

7 If you eat any of it on the third day, it is repulsive and will not be accepted.