Exodus 34:25
Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leaven; neither shall the sacrifice of the feast of the passover be left unto the morning.
Original Language Analysis
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
1 of 12
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
תִשְׁחַ֥ט
Thou shalt not offer
H7819
תִשְׁחַ֥ט
Thou shalt not offer
Strong's:
H7819
Word #:
2 of 12
to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
3 of 12
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
דַּם
the blood
H1818
דַּם
the blood
Strong's:
H1818
Word #:
5 of 12
blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe
זֶ֖בַח
neither shall the sacrifice
H2077
זֶ֖בַח
neither shall the sacrifice
Strong's:
H2077
Word #:
6 of 12
properly, a slaughter, i.e., the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
וְלֹֽא
H3808
וְלֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
7 of 12
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יָלִ֣ין
be left
H3885
יָלִ֣ין
be left
Strong's:
H3885
Word #:
8 of 12
to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
לַבֹּ֔קֶר
unto the morning
H1242
לַבֹּ֔קֶר
unto the morning
Strong's:
H1242
Word #:
9 of 12
properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
זֶ֖בַח
neither shall the sacrifice
H2077
זֶ֖בַח
neither shall the sacrifice
Strong's:
H2077
Word #:
10 of 12
properly, a slaughter, i.e., the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
Cross References
Historical Context
Archaeological discoveries at Ugarit (ancient Syria) reference boiling kids in milk as a Canaanite religious practice meant to ensure fertility. The command repeated three times in Torah (also Ex 23:19, Deut 14:21) emphasizes its importance.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you honor God with the 'firstfruits' of your income, time, and talents?
- What seemingly small practices or habits might subtly compromise your distinct identity as God's people?
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Analysis & Commentary
Firstfruits (בִּכּוּרִים רֵאשִׁית, bikkurim reishit) of the land must be brought to God's house, acknowledging Him as source of all blessing and giving Him priority. The command not to 'seethe a kid in his mother's milk' prohibits a Canaanite fertility ritual that perverted natural relationships. This command separates Israel's worship from pagan practice and later becomes the basis for kosher laws separating meat and dairy.