Leviticus 19:6

6 It shall be eaten the same day ye offer it and on the next day, and any remaining until the third day shall be burnt in the fire.

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 return unto idols nor make to yourselves molten gods. I AM your God.

5 And when ye offer a sacrifice of peace unto the LORD, ye shall offer it of your own free will.

6 It shall be eaten the same day ye offer it and on the next day, and any remaining until the third day shall be burnt in the fire.

7 And if it is eaten at all on the third day, it is abominable; it shall not be accepted;

8 and whoever eats it shall bear his iniquity because he has profaned the holiness of the LORD, and that person shall be cut off from among his people.