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Isaiah 1:13
Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with;it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting.

Isaiah 65:4
Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine's flesh, and broth of abominablethings is in their vessels;

Isaiah 66:3
He that killeth an oxis as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb,as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation,as if he offered swine's blood; he that burneth incense,as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations.

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Leviticus 7:18-21
And ifany of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings be eaten at all on the third day, it shall not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed unto him that offereth it: it shall be an abomination, and the soul that eateth of it shall bear his iniquity…

Leviticus 22:23,25
Either a bullock or a lamb that hath any thing superfluous or lacking in his parts, that mayest thou offerfor a freewill offering; but for a vow it shall not be accepted…

it is tainted
The term "tainted" indicates that the meat has become unclean or defiled. In the ancient Near Eastern context, purity was a significant concern, and anything considered unclean was not fit for offering to God. This concept of ritual purity is central to Levitical law, emphasizing the need for the Israelites to maintain a distinct identity as God's chosen people. The idea of something being tainted also points to the spiritual implications of disobedience, as it symbolizes the corruption that sin brings into one's relationship with God.

and will not be accepted
This phrase highlights the consequence of disobedience to God's commands. Offerings that did not meet the prescribed requirements were not acceptable to God, reflecting His holiness and the need for His people to approach Him with reverence and obedience. This principle is echoed throughout Scripture, where God desires obedience over sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22). The rejection of tainted offerings serves as a reminder of the importance of sincerity and purity in worship, foreshadowing the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who was without blemish and fully acceptable to God (Hebrews 9:14).

Leviticus 19:7 opens with “If any of it….” The “it” points back to the fellowship (peace) offering described inLeviticus 19:5–6.

• The entire portion belongs to the Lord first, yet He graciously allows the worshiper to share in eating it (Leviticus 7:15).

• “Any” underscores that no piece is exempt; total obedience is required, echoing God’s call for wholehearted devotion inDeuteronomy 6:5.

• Similar all‐inclusive language appears inLeviticus 22:29–30, where the whole sacrifice is to be eaten promptly so that nothing unholy remains.

Eating a sacrifice is not casual snacking—it is covenant fellowship.

• Sharing the meal signifies communion with God (Exodus 24:11) and with fellow believers (1 Corinthians 10:18).

• Because the act is sacramental, strict boundaries protect its holiness, just as the manna was to be gathered only as God directed (Exodus 16:19–20).

The Lord specifies, “on the third day.”

• Day one and two allowed for celebration and thanks; day three crossed into disobedience (Leviticus 7:17).

• God ordains time as well as content: the Sabbath pattern inGenesis 2:3 and the festival calendar inLeviticus 23.

• Delayed obedience is disobedience; Saul learned this when he spared Agag “the best” beyond God’s command (1 Samuel 15:22–23).

The meat becomes “tainted.”

• Once God’s timeframe passes, decay sets in—physically and spiritually (Leviticus 19:8).

• What was holy turns unclean, a picture echoed when Jesus warns about treasures that moth and rust destroy (Matthew 6:19).

• Sin corrupts quickly; Achan’s hidden plunder polluted the whole camp (Joshua 7:11–12).

When a worshiper ignores the rule, “it will not be accepted.”

• God rejects worship that bypasses His instructions (Isaiah 1:13;Malachi 1:8).

• Acceptance hinges on obedience, prefiguring Christ, whose perfect offering “was accepted” once for all (Ephesians 5:2;Hebrews 10:8–10).

• This sober warning guards Israel from casual, self–styled religion, calling them to serve “with reverence and awe” (Hebrews 12:28).

Leviticus 19:7 teaches that every part of the fellowship offering must be eaten within God’s prescribed time. Delaying until the third day corrupts what was holy, turning the act from obedient celebration into unacceptable worship. The verse reminds believers that wholehearted, timely obedience matters, because true fellowship with God respects His boundaries and trusts His wisdom.

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