Leviticus 22:30
New International Version
It must be eaten that same day; leave none of it till morning. I am the LORD.

New Living Translation
Eat the entire sacrificial animal on the day it is presented. Do not leave any of it until the next morning. I am the LORD.

English Standard Version
It shall be eaten on the same day; you shall leave none of it until morning: I am the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
It must be eaten that same day. Do not leave any of it until morning. I am the LORD.

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

New King James Version
On the same day it shall be eaten; you shall leave none of it until morning: I am the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
It shall be eaten on the same day; you shall leave none of it until morning. I am the LORD.

NASB 1995
“It shall be eaten on the same day, you shall leave none of it until morning; I am the LORD.

NASB 1977
“It shall be eaten on the same day, you shall leave none of it until morning: I am the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
It shall be eaten on the same day; you shall leave none of it until morning; I am Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
It shall be eaten on the same day; you shall leave none of it until the next morning; I am the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
It is to be eaten on the same day. Do not let any of it remain until morning; I am the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
It is to be eaten on the same day. Do not let any of it remain until morning; I am Yahweh.”

American Standard Version
On the same day it shall be eaten; ye shall leave none of it until the morning: I am Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
Eat all of the meat that same day and don't save any for the next day. I am the LORD your God!

English Revised Version
On the same day it shall be eaten; ye shall leave none of it until the morning: I am the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Eat it the same day. Never leave any of it until morning. I am the LORD.

Good News Translation
eat it the same day and leave none of it until the next morning.

International Standard Version
It is to be eaten that same day. You are not to leave any of it until morning. I am the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
It must be eaten that same day. Do not leave any of it until morning. I am the LORD.

NET Bible
On that very day it must be eaten; you must not leave any part of it over until morning. I am the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
It shall be eaten on the same day; you shall leave none of it until the morning. I am the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
On the same day it shall be eaten up, ye shall leave none of it until the morrow: I am the LORD.

World English Bible
It shall be eaten on the same day; you shall leave none of it until the morning. I am Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
it is eaten on that day—you do not leave of it until morning; I [am] YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
on that day it is eaten, ye do not leave of it till morning; I am Jehovah;

Smith's Literal Translation
In that day it shall be eaten; ye shall not leave from it till morning: I Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
You shall eat it the same day, there shall not any of it remain until the morning of the next day. I am the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
you shall eat it on the same day; none of it shall remain until morning on the next day. I am the Lord.

New American Bible
it must be eaten on the same day; none of it shall be left over until morning. I am the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
It shall be eaten on the same day; you shall not leave any of it until morning: I am the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
On the same day it shall be eaten up; you shall leave none of it until morning; I am the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And in that day it shall be eaten, and you shall not leave any of it to the morning; I AM LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
On the same day it shall be eaten; ye shall leave none of it until the morning: I am the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
In that same day it shall be eaten; ye shall not leave of the flesh till the morrow: I am the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Worthy Offerings
29When you sacrifice a thank offering to the LORD, offer it so that it may be acceptable on your behalf. 30It must be eaten that same day. Do not leave any of it until morning. I am the LORD. 31You are to keep My commandments and practice them. I am the LORD.…

Cross References
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 23:18
You must not offer the blood of My sacrifices with anything leavened, nor may the fat of My feast remain until morning.

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.

Deuteronomy 16:4
No leaven is to be found in all your land for seven days, and none of the meat you sacrifice in the evening of the first day shall remain until morning.

Deuteronomy 16:6
You must only offer the Passover sacrifice at the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name. Do this in the evening as the sun sets, at the same time you departed from Egypt.

Numbers 9:12
they may not leave any of it until morning or break any of its bones. They must observe the Passover according to all its statutes.

Malachi 1:8
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.

Isaiah 1:11
“What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats.

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.

Matthew 5:17
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.

Matthew 22:37-40
Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. / And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ...

Mark 12:33
and to love Him with all your heart and with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. This is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”

Luke 24:44
Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”

John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!


Treasury of Scripture

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

Leviticus 7:15-18
And the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings for thanksgiving shall be eaten the same day that it is offered; he shall not leave any of it until the morning…

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

Exodus 16:19,20
And Moses said, Let no man leave of it till the morning…

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Leviticus 22
1. The priests in their uncleanness must abstain from the holy things
6. How they shall be cleansed
10. Who of the priest's house may eat of the holy things
17. The sacrifices must be without blemish
26. The age of the sacrifice
29. The law of eating the sacrifice of thanksgiving














It must be eaten that same day.
This phrase refers to the consumption of sacrificial offerings, specifically peace offerings, which were to be eaten on the same day they were offered. This requirement emphasizes the immediacy and freshness of the sacrifice, symbolizing the urgency and sincerity of the worshiper's devotion. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, consuming the sacrifice promptly also prevented spoilage, which was a practical concern in a time without refrigeration. Theologically, this command underscores the idea of complete dedication to God, as the offering is fully consumed in the act of worship. This can be connected to the New Testament, where Jesus Christ is seen as the ultimate sacrifice, whose offering is complete and perfect, requiring no delay or reservation.

Do not leave any of it until morning.
This instruction further emphasizes the need for the sacrifice to be consumed entirely and promptly. Leaving any part of the offering until morning would signify a lack of respect or appreciation for the sacredness of the sacrifice. In the broader biblical narrative, this mirrors the instructions given for the Passover lamb in Exodus 12:10, where nothing was to remain until morning, highlighting the importance of obedience and the completeness of God's provision. This can also be seen as a type of Christ, who fulfills the law perfectly and whose sacrifice is sufficient and complete, leaving nothing undone.

I am the LORD.
This declaration serves as a divine affirmation of authority and purpose behind the command. It reminds the Israelites that these instructions are not arbitrary but are given by the sovereign God who delivered them from Egypt and established a covenant with them. The phrase "I am the LORD" is a recurring motif throughout Leviticus, reinforcing God's holiness and the call for His people to be holy as well. It connects to the broader biblical theme of God's covenant faithfulness and His desire for His people to live in a way that reflects His character. In the New Testament, Jesus often speaks with similar authority, indicating His divine nature and the fulfillment of the law through Him.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who gives the laws and commandments to His people.

2. Priests and Israelites
The primary audience of the Levitical laws, responsible for maintaining holiness and purity in worship.

3. Sacrificial Offerings
The context of this verse is the consumption of sacrificial offerings, specifically peace offerings, which were to be eaten on the same day they were offered.

4. Tabernacle
The central place of worship where sacrifices were made and where God's presence dwelt among His people.

5. Moses
The mediator of God's laws to the Israelites, through whom these instructions were given.
Teaching Points
Holiness in Worship
The command to eat the sacrifice on the same day underscores the holiness and immediacy required in worship. It reminds us that our worship should be fresh and sincere, not stale or routine.

Obedience to God's Commands
This verse highlights the importance of obedience to God's specific instructions. As believers, we are called to follow God's Word diligently, trusting in His wisdom and timing.

Symbolism of Sacrifice
The sacrificial system points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Just as the Israelites were to consume the sacrifice completely, we are to fully embrace and live out the implications of Christ's sacrifice in our lives.

Community and Fellowship
Eating the sacrifice together on the same day fostered community and fellowship among the Israelites. In the same way, sharing in the Lord's Supper today strengthens our unity as the body of Christ.

Trust in God's Provision
The command not to leave any of the sacrifice until morning teaches reliance on God's daily provision. We are reminded to trust God for our needs each day, rather than hoarding or worrying about the future.(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.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
It must be eaten
יֵאָכֵ֔ל (yê·’ā·ḵêl)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

that same
הַהוּא֙ (ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

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

Do not
לֹֽא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

leave
תוֹתִ֥ירוּ (ṯō·w·ṯî·rū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 3498: To jut over, exceed, to excel, to remain, be left, to leave, cause to abound, preserve

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

until
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

morning.
בֹּ֑קֶר (bō·qer)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning

I
אֲנִ֖י (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

am the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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