Leviticus 7:24 web — 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,…

World English Bible

"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."

— Leviticus 7:24, World English Bible

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Leviticus 7 — Context

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When anyone touches any unclean thing, the uncleanness of man, or an unclean animal, or any unclean abomination, and eats some of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which belong to Yahweh, that soul shall be cut off from his people.'"

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Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

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"Speak to the children of Israel, saying, 'You shall eat no fat, of bull, or sheep, or goat.

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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.

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For whoever eats the fat of the animal, of which men offer an offering made by fire to Yahweh, even the soul who eats it shall be cut off from his people.

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You shall not eat any blood, whether it is of bird or of animal, in any of your dwellings.

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Whoever it is who eats any blood, that soul shall be cut off from his people.'"

Leviticus 7:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 7:24 say?
Leviticus 7:24 in the World English Bible reads: “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.”
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 (WEB): “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.” 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.
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