King James Version

What Does Leviticus 22:30 Mean?

On the same day it shall be eaten up; ye shall leave none of it until the morrow: I am the LORD.

Context

28

And whether it be cow or ewe, ye shall not kill it and her young both in one day. ewe: or, she goat

29

And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the LORD, offer it at your own will.

30

On the same day it shall be eaten up; ye shall leave none of it until the morrow: I am the LORD.

31

Therefore shall ye keep my commandments, and do them: I am the LORD.

32

Neither shall ye profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am the LORD which hallow you,

Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers
(30) **On the same day it shall be eaten.**—This shows that the sacrifice here spoken of belonged to the first class of peace offerings, the flesh of which had to be eaten up on the same day. (See Leviticus 7:15.)

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.

Historical Context

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