Leviticus 7:18
New International Version
If any meat of the fellowship offering is eaten on the third day, the one who offered it will not be accepted. It will not be reckoned to their credit, for it has become impure; the person who eats any of it will be held responsible.

New Living Translation
If any of the meat from the peace offering is eaten on the third day, the person who presented it will not be accepted by the LORD. You will receive no credit for offering it. By then the meat will be contaminated; if you eat it, you will be punished for your sin.

English Standard Version
If any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offering is eaten on the third day, he who offers it shall not be accepted, neither shall it be credited to him. It is tainted, and he who eats of it shall bear his iniquity.

Berean Standard Bible
If any of the meat from his peace offering is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted. It will not be credited to the one who presented it; it shall be an abomination, and the one who eats of it shall bear his iniquity.

King James Bible
And if any 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.

New King James Version
And if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offering is eaten at all on the third day, it shall not be accepted, nor shall it be imputed to him; it shall be an abomination to him who offers it, and the person who eats of it shall bear guilt.

New American Standard Bible
So if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings is ever eaten on the third day, he who offers it will not be accepted, and it will not be credited to him. It will be an unclean thing, and the person who eats it shall bear his punishment.

NASB 1995
So if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings should ever be eaten on the third day, he who offers it will not be accepted, and it will not be reckoned to his benefit. It shall be an offensive thing, and the person who eats of it will bear his own iniquity.

NASB 1977
‘So if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings should ever be eaten on the third day, he who offers it shall not be accepted, and it shall not be reckoned to his benefit. It shall be an offensive thing, and the person who eats of it shall bear his own iniquity.

Legacy Standard Bible
So if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings should ever be eaten on the third day, he who brings it near will not be accepted, and it will not be counted to his benefit. It shall be an offensive thing, and the person who eats of it will bear his own iniquity.

Amplified Bible
If any of the meat of the sacrifice of his peace offerings is ever eaten on the third day, then it will not be accepted, and the one who brought it will not be credited with it. It shall be an abhorred (offensive) thing; the one who eats it shall bear his own guilt.

Christian Standard Bible
If any of the meat of his fellowship sacrifice is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted. It will not be credited to the one who presents it; it is repulsive. The person who eats any of it will bear his iniquity.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
If any of the meat of his fellowship sacrifice is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted. It will not be credited to the one who presents it; it is repulsive. The person who eats any of it will be responsible for his sin.”

American Standard Version
And if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace-offerings be eaten 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.

English Revised Version
And if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings be eaten 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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You will not be accepted if any meat from the fellowship offering is eaten on the third day. You will not receive credit for it. It is repulsive to God. The person who eats any of it must be punished.

Good News Translation
If any of it is eaten on the third day, God will not accept your offering. The offering will not be counted to your credit but will be considered unclean, and whoever eats it will suffer the consequences.

International Standard Version
If any of the meat of his sacrifice of peace offerings is eaten on the third day, it won't be accepted for the one who brought it. It is to be considered as refuse, and whoever eats it will bear the punishment of his iniquity."

Majority Standard Bible
If any of the meat from his peace offering is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted. It will not be credited to the one who presented it; it shall be an abomination, and the one who eats of it shall bear his iniquity.

NET Bible
If some of the meat of his peace offering sacrifice is ever eaten on the third day it will not be accepted; it will not be accounted to the one who presented it, since it is spoiled, and the person who eats from it will bear his punishment for iniquity.

New Heart English Bible
If any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed to him who offers it. It will be an abomination, and the soul who eats any of it will bear his iniquity.

Webster's Bible Translation
And if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace-offerings shall be eaten at all on the third day, it shall not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed to him that offereth it; it shall be an abomination, and the soul that eateth of it shall bear his iniquity.

World English Bible
If any of the meat of the sacrifice of his peace offerings is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted, and it shall not be credited to him who offers it. It will be an abomination, and the soul who eats any of it will bear his iniquity.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace-offerings is eaten at all on the third day, it is not pleasing; it is not reckoned for him who is bringing it near; it is an abomination, and the person who is eating of it bears his iniquity.

Young's Literal Translation
and if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace-offerings be really eaten on the third day, it is not pleasing; for him who is bringing it near it is not reckoned; it is an abominable thing, and the person who is eating of it his iniquity doth bear.

Smith's Literal Translation
And if eating, he shall eat from the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace in the third day, it shall not be accepted; he bringing it near, it shall not be imputed to him: it shall be an abomination, and the soul eating from it shall bear its iniquity.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
If any man eat of the flesh of the victim of peace offerings on the third day, the oblation shall be of no effect, neither shall it profit the offerer: yea rather whatsoever soul shall defile itself with such meat, shall be guilty of transgression.

Catholic Public Domain Version
If anyone will have eaten from the flesh of the victim of peace offerings on the third day, the oblation will be nullified; neither will it benefit the one who offered it. But instead, whatever soul will contaminate itself with such foods will be guilty of a betrayal.

New American Bible
If indeed any of the flesh of the communion sacrifice is eaten on the third day, it shall not be accepted; it will not be reckoned to the credit of the one offering it. Rather it becomes a desecrated meat. Anyone who eats of it shall bear the penalty.

New Revised Standard Version
If any of the flesh of your sacrifice of well-being is eaten on the third day, it shall not be acceptable, nor shall it be credited to the one who offers it; it shall be an abomination, and the one who eats of it shall incur guilt.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if any of the meat of the sacrifice of the peace offering be eaten at all on the third day, it shall not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed to him that offers it; it shall he an abomination, and the person who eats of it shall suffer for his iniquity.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And if it is eaten, to be eaten of the flesh of the sacrifice of the burnt offering on the third day, it shall not be accepted, and whatever he brings to him shall not be accounted to him, but it shall be worthless and the soul that will eat of it shall bear sin.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace-offerings be at all eaten on the third day, it shall not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed unto him that offereth it; it shall be an abhorred thing, and the soul that eateth of it shall bear his iniquity.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And if he do at all eat of the flesh on the third day, it shall not be accepted for him that offers: it shall not be reckoned to him, it is pollution; and whatsoever soul shall eat of it, shall bear his iniquity.

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Context
The Peace Offering
17But any meat of the sacrifice remaining until the third day must be burned up. 18If any of the meat from his peace offering is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted. It will not be credited to the one who presented it; it shall be an abomination, and the one who eats of it shall bear his iniquity. 19Meat that touches anything unclean must not be eaten; it is to be burned up. As for any other meat, anyone who is ceremonially clean may eat it.…

Cross References
Leviticus 19:7
If any of it is eaten on the third day, it is tainted and will not be accepted.

Leviticus 22:23-25
You may present as a freewill offering an ox or sheep that has a deformed or stunted limb, but it is not acceptable in fulfillment of a vow. / You are not to present to the LORD an animal whose testicles are bruised, crushed, torn, or cut; you are not to sacrifice them in your land. / Neither you nor a foreigner shall present food to your God from any such animal. They will not be accepted on your behalf, because they are deformed and flawed.’”

Isaiah 1:13
Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly.

Malachi 1:7-8
By presenting defiled food on My altar. But you ask, ‘How have we defiled You?’ By saying that the table of the LORD is contemptible. / When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is it not wrong? And when you present the lame and sick ones, is it not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you or show you favor?” asks the LORD of Hosts.

Malachi 1:13-14
You also say: ‘Oh, what a nuisance!’ And you turn up your nose at it,” says the LORD of Hosts. “You bring offerings that are stolen, lame, or sick! Should I accept these from your hands?” asks the LORD. / “But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations.

Exodus 12:10
Do not leave any of it until morning; before the morning you must burn up any part that is left over.

Exodus 29:34
And if any of the meat of ordination or any bread is left until the morning, you are to burn up the remainder. It must not be eaten, because it is sacred.

Numbers 18:27-32
Your offering will be reckoned to you as grain from the threshing floor or juice from the winepress. / So you are to present an offering to the LORD from all the tithes you receive from the Israelites, and from these you are to give the LORD’s offering to Aaron the priest. / You must present the offering due the LORD from all the best of every gift, the holiest part of it.’ ...

Deuteronomy 15:21
But if an animal has a defect, is lame or blind, or has any serious flaw, you must not sacrifice it to the LORD your God.

Deuteronomy 17:1
You shall not sacrifice to the LORD your God an ox or a sheep with any defect or serious flaw, for that is detestable to the LORD your God.

1 Samuel 15:22
But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.

Isaiah 66:3
Whoever slaughters an ox is like one who slays a man; whoever sacrifices a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck; whoever presents a grain offering is like one who offers pig’s blood; whoever offers frankincense is like one who blesses an idol. Indeed, they have chosen their own ways and delighted in their abominations.

Ezekiel 4:14
“Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I have never defiled myself. From my youth until now I have not eaten anything found dead or mauled by wild beasts. No unclean meat has ever entered my mouth.”

Ezekiel 44:31
The priests may not eat any bird or animal found dead or torn by wild beasts.

Matthew 15:9
They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”


Treasury of Scripture

And if any 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 to him that offers it: it shall be an abomination, and the soul that eats of it shall bear his iniquity.

it shall

Leviticus 10:19
And Aaron said unto Moses, Behold, this day have they offered their sin offering and their burnt offering before the LORD; and such things have befallen me: and if I had eaten the sin offering to day, should it have been accepted in the sight of the LORD?

Leviticus 19:7,8
And if it be eaten at all on the third day, it is abominable; it shall not be accepted…

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

be imputed

Numbers 18:27
And this your heave offering shall be reckoned unto you, as though it were the corn of the threshingfloor, and as the fulness of the winepress.

Romans 4:11
And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:

an abomination

Leviticus 11:10,11,41
And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination unto you: …

Isaiah 1:11-14
To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats…

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

bear

Leviticus 5:17
And if a soul sin, and commit any of these things which are forbidden to be done by the commandments of the LORD; though he wist it not, yet is he guilty, and shall bear his iniquity.

Leviticus 10:17
Wherefore have ye not eaten the sin offering in the holy place, seeing it is most holy, and God hath given it you to bear the iniquity of the congregation, to make atonement for them before the LORD?

Leviticus 17:16
But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh; then he shall bear his iniquity.

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Leviticus 7
1. The law of the trespass offering
11. and of the peace offering
12. whether it be for a thanksgiving
16. or a vow, or a free will offering
22. the fat and the blood are forbidden
28. The priests' portion in the peace offerings
35. The whole summed up














If any of the meat
The Hebrew word for "meat" here is "בָּשָׂר" (basar), which refers to flesh or food. In the context of Levitical sacrifices, this term emphasizes the physical aspect of the offering, which was a tangible gift to God. The meat of the peace offering was considered holy and set apart for a specific purpose, symbolizing the fellowship between the offerer and God. This highlights the sacredness of the offerings and the importance of following divine instructions precisely.

of his peace offering
The term "peace offering" is translated from the Hebrew "שֶׁלֶם" (shelem), which is derived from the root "שָׁלוֹם" (shalom), meaning peace, wholeness, or completeness. The peace offering was a voluntary sacrifice expressing gratitude, thanksgiving, or fulfillment of a vow. It symbolized reconciliation and communion with God, reflecting the harmonious relationship between the divine and the human. This offering was unique in that it was shared among the altar, the priests, and the offerer, signifying communal fellowship.

is eaten on the third day
The specification of "the third day" underscores the importance of adhering to God's timing and instructions. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the third day was often associated with completion and divine intervention. Eating the meat beyond the prescribed time frame violated the sanctity of the offering, as it was no longer considered fresh or acceptable. This restriction teaches the principle of obedience and the need to respect God's boundaries.

it will not be accepted
The Hebrew word for "accepted" is "רָצוֹן" (ratson), meaning favor or approval. In the sacrificial system, acceptance by God was paramount, as it signified divine approval and blessing. The rejection of the offering due to disobedience serves as a solemn reminder that God desires not just the act of sacrifice but the heart and obedience behind it. This principle is echoed throughout Scripture, emphasizing that God values righteousness and sincerity over ritual.

It will not be credited to the one who offers it
The phrase "credited to" comes from the Hebrew "חָשַׁב" (chashav), meaning to reckon or account. In the context of offerings, this implies that the act of sacrifice would not be counted as righteousness or merit for the offerer. This highlights the futility of ritual without obedience and the importance of aligning one's actions with God's commands. It serves as a warning against superficial religiosity and underscores the need for genuine devotion.

it will be an abomination
The term "abomination" is translated from the Hebrew "תּוֹעֵבָה" (to'evah), which denotes something detestable or loathsome. In the biblical context, this word is often used to describe actions that are morally or ritually repugnant to God. The strong language underscores the seriousness of violating God's commands and the resulting spiritual defilement. It serves as a stark reminder of the holiness of God and the need for purity in worship.

and the one who eats of it shall bear his iniquity
The phrase "bear his iniquity" is derived from the Hebrew "נָשָׂא עָוֹן" (nasa avon), meaning to carry or endure the consequences of sin. This reflects the biblical principle of personal responsibility and accountability before God. The act of eating the meat beyond the prescribed time was not just a ritual infraction but a moral failing, requiring the individual to face the consequences of their disobedience. It emphasizes the gravity of sin and the need for repentance and atonement.

(18) And if any of the flesh . . . be eaten.--The owner of the sacrifice was responsible for the due observance of this injunction. If, through his neglect, any one ate of the sacrifice after the limited time here specified, the efficacy of the sacrifice was disannulled, and the offerer had to bring another votive offering.

It shall be an abomination.--That is, the flesh left so long in the Eastern climate begins to putrefy, and becomes loathsome and offensive on the third day; so that which is holy becomes desecrated.

And the soul that eateth of it.--Hence he who ate it after the prescribed time was regarded as eating carrion, he bore his guilt, i.e., incurred the penalty of excision.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
If
וְאִ֣ם (wə·’im)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

any of
מִמֶּ֖נּוּ (mim·men·nū)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

the meat
מִבְּשַׂר־ (mib·bə·śar-)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man

from his peace offering
שְׁלָמָ֜יו (šə·lā·māw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8002: A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering

is eaten
יֵ֠אָכֵל (yê·’ā·ḵêl)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

on the third
הַשְּׁלִישִׁי֮ (haš·šə·lî·šî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)

day,
בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

it will not
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

be accepted.
יֵרָצֶה֒ (yê·rā·ṣeh)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7521: To be pleased with, to satisfy a, debt

It will not
לֹ֧א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

be credited
יֵחָשֵׁ֛ב (yê·ḥā·šêḇ)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2803: To think, account

to
ל֖וֹ (lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

the one who presented it;
הַמַּקְרִ֣יב (ham·maq·rîḇ)
Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

it shall be
יִהְיֶ֑ה (yih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

an abomination,
פִּגּ֣וּל (pig·gūl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6292: Foul thing, refuse

and the one
וְהַנֶּ֛פֶשׁ (wə·han·ne·p̄eš)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

who eats of it
הָאֹכֶ֥לֶת (hā·’ō·ḵe·leṯ)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

shall bear
תִּשָּֽׂא׃ (tiś·śā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take

his iniquity.
עֲוֺנָ֥הּ (‘ă·wō·nāh)
Noun - common singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5771: Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity


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