Leviticus 7:24
Leviticus 7:24 in Multiple Translations
The fat of an animal found dead or mauled by wild beasts may be used for any other purpose, but you must not eat it.
And the fat of the beast that dieth of itself, and the fat of that which is torn with beasts, may be used in any other use: but ye shall in no wise eat of it.
And the fat of that which dieth of itself, and the fat of that which is torn of beasts, may be used for any other service; but ye shall in no wise eat of it.
And the fat of that which comes to a natural death, and the fat of that which is attacked by beasts, may be used for other purposes, but not in any way for food.
You can use the fat of an animal found dead or killed by wild beasts for whatever purpose you want, but you must not eat it.
Yet the fat of the dead beast, and the fat of that, which is torne with beastes, shalbe occupied to any vse, but ye shall not eate of it.
and the fat of a carcase, and the fat of a torn thing is prepared for any work, but ye do certainly not eat it;
The fat of that which dies of itself, and the fat of that which is torn of animals, may be used for any other service, but you shall in no way eat of it.
And the fat of the beast that dieth of itself, and the fat of that which is torn with beasts, may be used for any other purpose; but ye shall in no wise eat of it.
The fat of a carcass that hath died of itself, and of a beast that was caught by another beast, you shall have for divers uses.
The fat of an animal that is found dead or that has been killed by a wild animal may be used for other purposes, but you must not eat it.
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Leviticus 7:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/חֵ֤לֶב
נְבֵלָה֙
וְ/חֵ֣לֶב
טְרֵפָ֔ה
יֵעָשֶׂ֖ה
לְ/כָל
מְלָאכָ֑ה
וְ/אָכֹ֖ל
לֹ֥א
תֹאכְלֻֽ/הוּ
וְ/חֵ֤לֶב
cheleb
H2459
fat
Conj | N-ms
נְבֵלָה֙
nᵉbêlâh
H5038
carcass
N-fs
וְ/חֵ֣לֶב
cheleb
H2459
fat
Conj | N-ms
טְרֵפָ֔ה
ṭᵉrêphâh
H2966
torn animal
N-fs
יֵעָשֶׂ֖ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
מְלָאכָ֑ה
mᵉlâʼkâh
H4399
work
N-fs
וְ/אָכֹ֖ל
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
Conj | V-Qal-Ptc
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תֹאכְלֻֽ/הוּ
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 7:24
וְ/חֵ֤לֶב
cheleb
H2459
"fat"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, cheleb refers to fat, whether literal or figurative, representing the richest or best part of something. It can describe the choicest products of the land or the best of human or animal fat. This term is used to convey abundance and richness.
Definition: 1) fat 1a) fat (of humans) 1b) fat (of beasts) 1c) choicest, best part, abundance (of products of the land)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] best, fat(-ness), [idiom] finest, grease, marrow. See also: Genesis 4:4; Leviticus 9:24; Psalms 17:10.
נְבֵלָה֙
nᵉbêlâh
H5038
"carcass"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to a dead body or carcass, whether human or animal, often translated as 'dead body' or 'carcass'. It can also symbolize an idol.
Definition: 1) carcass, corpse 1a) of humans, idols, animals
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: (dead) body, (dead) carcase, dead of itself, which died, (beast) that (which) dieth of itself. See also: Leviticus 5:2; Joshua 8:29; Psalms 79:2.
וְ/חֵ֣לֶב
cheleb
H2459
"fat"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, cheleb refers to fat, whether literal or figurative, representing the richest or best part of something. It can describe the choicest products of the land or the best of human or animal fat. This term is used to convey abundance and richness.
Definition: 1) fat 1a) fat (of humans) 1b) fat (of beasts) 1c) choicest, best part, abundance (of products of the land)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] best, fat(-ness), [idiom] finest, grease, marrow. See also: Genesis 4:4; Leviticus 9:24; Psalms 17:10.
טְרֵפָ֔ה
ṭᵉrêphâh
H2966
"torn animal"
N-fs
This word refers to an animal that has been torn apart by another animal. In Exodus 22:13 and Leviticus 7:24, it describes the remains of an animal that has been attacked by a predator.
Definition: that which is torn, animal torn (by beasts)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: ravin, (that which was) torn (of beasts, in pieces). See also: Genesis 31:39; Leviticus 17:15; Nahum 2:13.
יֵעָשֶׂ֖ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
מְלָאכָ֑ה
mᵉlâʼkâh
H4399
"work"
N-fs
Means work or employment, like a job or business, and is used to describe someone's occupation or the result of their labor, as seen in the Bible's description of various professions and industries.
Definition: 1) occupation, work, business 1a) occupation, business 1b) property 1c) work (something done or made) 1d) workmanship 1e) service, use 1f) public business 1f1) political 1f2) religious
Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: business, [phrase] cattle, [phrase] industrious, occupation, ([phrase] -pied), [phrase] officer, thing (made), use, (manner of) work((-man), -manship). See also: Genesis 2:2; 1 Chronicles 9:13; Psalms 73:28.
וְ/אָכֹ֖ל
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
Conj | V-Qal-Ptc
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תֹאכְלֻֽ/הוּ
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
Study Notes — Leviticus 7:24
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- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 7:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 7:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 7:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 7:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 7:24
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 7:24
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 7:24
- Sermons on Leviticus 7:24
Context — Fat and Blood Forbidden
22Then the LORD said to Moses,
23“Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘You are not to eat any of the fat of an ox, a sheep, or a goat.
24The fat of an animal found dead or mauled by wild beasts may be used for any other purpose, but you must not eat it.
25If anyone eats the fat of an animal from which a food offering may be presented to the LORD, the one who eats it must be cut off from his people. 26You must not eat the blood of any bird or animal in any of your dwellings.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 22:31 | You are to be My holy people. You must not eat the meat of a mauled animal found in the field; you are to throw it to the dogs. |
| 2 | Leviticus 17:15 | And any person, whether native or foreigner, who eats anything found dead or mauled by wild beasts must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening; then he will be clean. |
| 3 | Leviticus 22:8 | He must not eat anything found dead or torn by wild animals, which would make him unclean. I am the LORD. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 44:31 | The priests may not eat any bird or animal found dead or torn by wild beasts. |
| 5 | 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.” |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 14:21 | You are not to eat any carcass; you may give it to the foreigner residing within your gates, and he may eat it, or you may sell it to a foreigner. For you are a holy people belonging to the LORD your God. You must not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk. |
Leviticus 7:24 Summary
Leviticus 7:24 teaches us that God has rules about what we can and cannot eat, and that some things are reserved for Him alone. This verse specifically says that we should not eat the fat of an animal that has died or been killed by wild beasts, but we can use it for other purposes. This helps us remember that everything we have belongs to God, and we should use it in ways that honor Him (1 Corinthians 10:31). By following God's commands and being mindful of our actions, we can show our love and respect for Him, just like the Israelites were called to do (Deuteronomy 6:5).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main point of Leviticus 7:24?
The main point of Leviticus 7:24 is that while the fat of an animal found dead or mauled by wild beasts can be used for other purposes, it is not to be eaten, as this is forbidden by God (Leviticus 7:23).
Why is it important to not eat the fat of certain animals?
Eating the fat of certain animals is forbidden because it is reserved for God as a part of the offerings made by fire (Leviticus 7:25), and disobedience to this command can result in being cut off from the community (Leviticus 7:25).
How does this verse relate to other dietary restrictions in the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger set of dietary restrictions given to the Israelites, including not eating blood (Leviticus 7:26) and following other food laws (Deuteronomy 14:3-21), which were given to set them apart as a holy people.
Is this verse still relevant for Christians today?
While the specific dietary laws given to the Israelites are not binding on Christians (Romans 14:1-4, Galatians 3:24-25), the principle of obeying God's commands and being mindful of our actions as believers is still relevant and important (1 Corinthians 10:31).
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be 'eating the fat' of something that is not pleasing to God, and how can I surrender those things to Him?
- How can I balance the desire for freedom in Christ with the need to be mindful of my actions and their impact on my relationship with God and others?
- In what ways can I use the resources and blessings God has given me for purposes that honor Him, rather than just for my own pleasure or gain?
- What are some ways I can 'be holy as God is holy' (Leviticus 11:44-45) in my daily life, and how can I seek to please Him in all I do?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 7:24
And the fat of the beast that dieth of itself,.... Of any disease, and is not regularly killed: and the fat of that which is torn with beasts; with wild beasts: may be used in any other use; as in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 7:24
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Ye shall eat no manner of fat.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 7:24
He speaketh still of the same kinds of beasts, and showeth that this prohibition reacheth not only to the fat of those beasts which were offered to God, but also of those that died, or were killed at home. And if this seems a superfluous prohibition concerning the fat, since the lean as well as the fat of such beasts was forbidden, , it must be noted that that prohibition reached only to the priests, .
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 7:24
Leviticus 7:24 And the fat of the beast that dieth of itself, and the fat of that which is torn with beasts, may be used in any other use: but ye shall in no wise eat of it.Ver. 24. Used in any other use.] Though not in sacrifice. Mud walls may be made up of any refuse matter: not so the walls of a church or palace.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 7:24
(24) And the fat of the beast that dieth of itself.—That is, of the aforesaid animals which died of any disease or accident, or were killed by wild beasts, and which, therefore, are entirely unclean (see Leviticus 17:15; Leviticus 22:8), might be used for common purposes in ordinary life, such as making candles, &c., &c.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 7:24
Fat and Blood prohibited (22–27) The Peace-Offering being the only sacrifice which was partly consumed by the offerer, any rule as to portions of the animal that were not to be eaten would appropriately be added to the regulations concerning this sacrifice. Accordingly, in ch. 3, which treats of the Peace-Offering, the prohibition of fat and blood occurs in a short form (Leviticus 7:17). It is repeated here in connexion with the preceding regulations about Peace-Offerings. The fat which is prohibited is that contained in the portions reserved as an offering made by fire unto the Lord, described at length in chs. 3, 4 and Leviticus 7:3-5. They were the same in the Peace-, Guilt-, and Sin-Offerings. The ordinary fat found with the flesh was not forbidden. Leviticus 7:25 explains that the portions which in a sacrifice are set apart for the Lord must not be consumed as food by man, even when the animals were not suitable to be offered on the altar, as in the case of that which dieth of itself, or is torn of beasts. If the animal were fit to be offered, according to Leviticus 17:4-5, it must when killed be brought before the Lord, and these portions would be burnt on the altar by the priest. The prohibition extends only to the ox, sheep, or goat, i.e. to the animals which were brought for sacrifice, but the prohibition of blood (Leviticus 7:26) is more general. No manner of blood may be eaten, whether of fowl or beast.
It is of permanent obligation (Leviticus 3:17). The command is given to Noah, Genesis 9:4 (P), and is repeated in this book, Leviticus 17:10-14. Cp. 1 Samuel 14:32-34. The prohibition of blood was enforced among the Arabs by Mohammed. See J. M. Rodwell’s Koran2, Sur. 2. [xci. The Cow] 168.
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 7:24
Compare Leviticus 11:39.
Sermons on Leviticus 7:24
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Of the Various Sorts of Proselytes. by John Gill | John Gill discusses the various types of proselytes in the Jewish tradition, emphasizing their different statuses and the conditions under which they were accepted into the Jewish |