Exodus 12:10 What is the significance of not allowing leftovers of the lamb from the Passover till the morning but to burn it?
Exodus 12:10 And ye shall let nothing of it remain until the morning; and that which remaineth of it until the morning ye shall burn with fire. Nothing is mentioned in the Bible as to why this had to be done, but the following may be some possible reasons for doing this: a) It was a special meal that must not be profaned because it is holy and points to Jesus Christ. For other daily meals, leftovers could be preserved and kept for later consumption, but not in this one. (cf. Exodus 23:28; 29:34; Leviticus 17:15-17; 22:29,30 for similar laws applied to other offerings) b) It was an illustration of the necessity of accepting Gods provision for our salvation before it is too late for us to do so. It was to be eaten immediately, not deferred till morning, v. 10. To-day Christ is offered, and is to be accepted while it is called to-day, before we sleep the sleep of death. (Matthew Henry) [Back to top] • Exodus 12:39 Many commentators say that there was not enough time for the bread to leave
