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but everyone who eats it shall bear his iniquity, because he has profaned the holy thing of Yahweh: and that soul shall be cut off from his people.
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The Sin of Profaning the Holy
Commentators explain that the sin was not merely eating old meat, but “profaning the hallowed thing of the Lord.” The meat of the peace offering was consecrated. Allowing it to spoil and then eating it showed contempt for what was sacred. This serves as a powerful reminder to treat all things dedicated to God—be it places, times, or commitments—with reverence and respect.
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Leviticus
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19th Century
Anglican
Therefore every one that eateth it. —See Leviticus 7:18-20.
That soul shall be cut off from among his people. —Better, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore [everyone] that eateth it shall bear his iniquity , &c.] Be chargeable with sin, be pronounced guilty, and…
Presbyterian
There are some ceremonial precepts in this chapter, but most of these precepts are binding on us, for they are explanations of the Ten Commandments…
