Leviticus 7:24 bbe — 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 ot…

Bible in Basic English

"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."

— Leviticus 7:24, Bible in Basic English

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Leviticus 7:24 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Leviticus 7 — Context

21

And anyone who, after touching any unclean thing of man or an unclean beast or any unclean and disgusting thing, takes as food the flesh of the peace-offerings, which are the Lord's, will be cut off from his people.

22

And the Lord said to Moses,

23

Say to the children of Israel: You are not to take any fat, of ox or sheep or goat, for food.

24

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.

25

For anyone who takes as food the fat of any beast of which men make an offering by fire to the Lord, will be cut off from his people.

26

And you are not to take for food any blood, of bird or of beast, in any of your houses.

27

Whoever takes any blood for food will be cut off from his people.

Leviticus 7:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Leviticus 7:24 say?
Leviticus 7:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is Leviticus 7:24 in the Bible?
Leviticus 7:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 7, verse 24.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 7:24.
What translation should I read Leviticus 7:24 in?
Leviticus 7:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 7:24?
Leviticus 7:24 reads (BBE): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2