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but you shall by no means eat it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/leviticus/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Also the fat of <i>an animal</i> which dies and the fat of an animal torn <i>by animals</i> may be put to any <i>other</i> use, but you certainly are not to eat it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Also the fat of an animal which dies and the fat of an animal torn by beasts may be put to any other use, but you must certainly not eat it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘Also the fat of <i>an animal</i> which dies, and the fat of an animal torn <i>by beasts</i>, may be put to any other use, but you must certainly not eat it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Also the fat of <i>an animal</i> which dies and the fat of an animal torn <i>by beasts</i> may be put to any other use, but you must certainly not eat it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The fat of an animal which dies [of natural causes] and the fat of one which is torn [to pieces by a predator] may be put to any other use, but under no circumstances are you to eat it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fat of an animal that dies naturally or is mauled by wild beasts may be used for any other purpose, but you must not eat it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/leviticus/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fat of an animal that dies naturally or is mauled by wild beasts may be used for any purpose, but you must not eat it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/leviticus/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/leviticus/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If one of your animals dies or is killed by some wild animal, you may do anything with its fat except eat it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/leviticus/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/leviticus/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The fat from an animal that dies naturally or is killed by wild animals you may use for any other purpose, but you must never eat it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/leviticus/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The fat of an animal that has died a natural death or has been killed by a wild animal must not be eaten, but it may be used for any other purpose. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The carcass of an animal that died of its own and an animal torn by wild beast may be used for any purpose except for eating. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, the fat of an animal that has died of natural causes and the fat of an animal torn by beasts may be used for any other purpose, but you must certainly never eat it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/leviticus/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/leviticus/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/leviticus/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the fat of a carcass, and the fat of a torn thing, is prepared for any work, but you certainly do not eat it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/leviticus/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/leviticus/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the fat of a carcass, and the fat of the torn in pieces shall be worked for all work; and eating, ye shall not eat it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/leviticus/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The fat of a carcass that has died on its own, or of an animal that has been seized by a wild beast, you shall have for various uses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Although the fat of an animal that has died a natural death or has been killed by wild beasts may be put to any other use, you may not eat it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The fat of an animal that died or was torn by wild animals may be put to any other use, but you must not eat it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the fat of the beast that dies of itself, and the fat of that which is torn by wild beasts, may be used in any other use; but you shall in no wise eat of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/leviticus/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the fat of the carcass and the fat of that which is eaten by a beast may be used for any use, but certainly you shall not eat it.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/leviticus/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/leviticus/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the fat of such animals as have died of themselves, or have been seized of beasts, may be employed for any work; but it shall not be eaten for food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/7-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=1510" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/7.htm">Fat and Blood Forbidden</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>“Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘You are not to eat any of the fat of an ox, a sheep, or a goat. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2459.htm" title="2459: wə·ḥê·leḇ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Or cheleb; from an unused root meaning to be fat; fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part.">The fat</a> <a href="/hebrew/5038.htm" title="5038: nə·ḇê·lāh (N-fs) -- A carcass, corpse. From nabel; a flabby thing, i.e. A carcase or carrion; figuratively, an idol.">of an animal found dead</a> <a href="/hebrew/2459.htm" title="2459: wə·ḥê·leḇ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Or cheleb; from an unused root meaning to be fat; fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2966.htm" title="2966: ṭə·rê·p̄āh (N-fs) -- Torn animal, torn flesh. Feminine of tereph; prey, i.e. Flocks devoured by animals.">or mauled by wild beasts</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: yê·‘ā·śeh (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">may be used</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">for any other</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: mə·lā·ḵāh (N-fs) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">purpose,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">but you must not</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: wə·’ā·ḵōl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">eat</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: ṯō·ḵə·lu·hū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp:: 3ms) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">it.</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>If anyone eats the fat of an animal from which an offering made by fire may be presented to the LORD, the one who eats it must be cut off from his people.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/11-39.htm">Leviticus 11:39-40</a></span><br />If an animal that you may eat dies, anyone who touches the carcass will be unclean until evening. / Whoever eats from the carcass must wash his clothes and will be unclean until evening, and anyone who picks up the carcass must wash his clothes and will be unclean until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/17-15.htm">Leviticus 17:15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-21.htm">Deuteronomy 14:21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/22-31.htm">Exodus 22:31</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/4-14.htm">Ezekiel 4:14</a></span><br />“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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/44-31.htm">Ezekiel 44:31</a></span><br />The priests may not eat any bird or animal found dead or torn by wild beasts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-20.htm">Acts 15:20</a></span><br />Instead, we should write and tell them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals, and from blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-29.htm">Acts 15:29</a></span><br />You must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-25.htm">Acts 21:25</a></span><br />As for the Gentile believers, we have written to them our decision that they must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14</a></span><br />I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/8-7.htm">1 Corinthians 8:7-13</a></span><br />But not everyone has this knowledge. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that they eat such food as if it were sacrificed to an idol. And since their conscience is weak, it is defiled. / But food does not bring us closer to God: We are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do. / Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-25.htm">1 Corinthians 10:25-28</a></span><br />Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, / for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.” / If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat anything set before you without raising questions of conscience. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-4.htm">Genesis 9:4</a></span><br />But you must not eat meat with its lifeblood still in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/3-17.htm">Leviticus 3:17</a></span><br />This is a permanent statute for the generations to come, wherever you live: You must not eat any fat or any blood.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-26.htm">Leviticus 19:26</a></span><br />You must not eat anything with blood still in it. You must not practice divination or sorcery.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the fat of the beast that dies of itself, and the fat of that which is torn with beasts, may be used in any other use: but you shall in no wise eat of it.</p><p class="hdg">beast [heb] carcase</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/17-15.htm">Leviticus 17:15</a></b></br> And every soul that eateth that which died <i>of itself</i>, or that which was torn <i>with beasts, whether it be</i> one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe <i>himself</i> in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/22-8.htm">Leviticus 22:8</a></b></br> That which dieth of itself, or is torn <i>with beasts</i>, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith: I <i>am</i> the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/22-31.htm">Exodus 22:31</a></b></br> And ye shall be holy men unto me: neither shall ye eat <i>any</i> flesh <i>that is</i> torn of beasts in the field; 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The fat of an animal was considered the best part and was often reserved for offerings to God. However, animals that died naturally or were killed by predators were considered unclean (<a href="/leviticus/11-39.htm">Leviticus 11:39-40</a>). This reflects the broader biblical principle of avoiding contact with death and decay, which symbolizes sin and separation from God. The prohibition also served a practical purpose, as consuming such meat could pose health risks due to potential spoilage or disease.<p><b>may be used for any other purpose</b><br>While the fat from these animals was not to be consumed, it could be used for other non-dietary purposes, such as making soap or oil for lamps. This allowance shows a practical aspect of the law, recognizing the need to utilize resources without compromising ritual purity. It reflects the principle of stewardship, using what is available wisely and responsibly.<p><b>but you must not eat it</b><br>The prohibition against eating the fat of such animals underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands and the maintenance of holiness. Eating the fat of unclean animals would defile the individual, making them unfit for worship and community participation. This command also points to the broader biblical theme of separation from sin and the call to live a life set apart for God. In the New Testament, this concept is fulfilled in Christ, who calls believers to spiritual purity and holiness (<a href="/1_peter/1-15.htm">1 Peter 1:15-16</a>). The dietary laws, while not binding on Christians, illustrate the principle of living in a way that honors God and reflects His holiness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>- The prophet and leader of the Israelites who received the laws from God, including the instructions in Leviticus.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>- The people to whom the laws in Leviticus were given, as they journeyed from Egypt to the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>- The central place of worship for the Israelites where sacrifices and offerings were made.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/priests.htm">Priests</a></b><br>- The descendants of Aaron who were responsible for performing the sacrifices and maintaining the holiness of the Tabernacle.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a></b><br>- The land promised to the Israelites, where they were to live according to God's laws.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_in_daily_life.htm">Holiness in Daily Life</a></b><br>The dietary laws in Leviticus remind us that God cares about every aspect of our lives, including what we eat. We are called to live in a way that reflects His holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The prohibition against eating certain fats and blood is a call to obedience. Even when we don't fully understand the reasons, we trust in God's wisdom and follow His commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_life.htm">Respect for Life</a></b><br>The restriction on consuming animals that died naturally or were torn by wild animals underscores the value of life and the importance of respecting God's creation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_purity.htm">Symbolism of Purity</a></b><br>The dietary laws symbolize the need for spiritual purity. Just as the Israelites were to avoid certain foods, we are to avoid sin and live pure lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_witness.htm">Community and Witness</a></b><br>Our choices, including dietary ones, can impact our community and our witness to others. We should consider how our actions reflect our faith and affect those around us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_offer_animal_sacrifices_in_leviticus.htm">If a loving God exists, what is the moral rationale for repeatedly offering animal blood and fat as stated in Leviticus 3?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_leviticus_sacrifices_avoid_health_issues.htm">How feasible is it, historically, that large numbers of animal sacrifices described in Leviticus 4 could be carried out without creating severe public health issues?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_lev._7_22-27_align_with_health_data.htm">Leviticus 7:22-27: Does the prohibition on eating fat and blood align with known health concerns or conflict with current dietary research?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_mention_'clean'_animals_in_genesis_7_2.htm">If 'clean' and 'unclean' animals (Genesis 7:2) were not defined until later, why are they mentioned here?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/leviticus/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">And the fat of the beast that dieth of itself.</span>--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 <a href="/leviticus/17-15.htm" title="And every soul that eats that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean.">Leviticus 17:15</a>; <a href="/leviticus/22-8.htm" title="That which dies of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith; I am the LORD.">Leviticus 22:8</a>), might be used for common purposes in ordinary life, such as making candles, &c., &c.<span class= "bld"><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/7-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The fat</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחֵ֤לֶב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥê·leḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2459.htm">Strong's 2459: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fat, richest, choice part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of an animal found dead</span><br /><span class="heb">נְבֵלָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ḇê·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5038.htm">Strong's 5038: </a> </span><span class="str2">A flabby thing, a carcase, carrion, an idol</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or mauled by wild beasts</span><br /><span class="heb">טְרֵפָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṭə·rê·p̄āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2966.htm">Strong's 2966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Prey, flocks devoured by animals</span><br /><br /><span class="word">may be used</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵעָשֶׂ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(yê·‘ā·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for any other</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">purpose,</span><br /><span class="heb">מְלָאכָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·lā·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but you must not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">eat</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאָכֹ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·ḵōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it.</span><br /><span class="heb">תֹאכְלֻֽהוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṯō·ḵə·lu·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/7-24.htm">Leviticus 7:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/7-24.htm">Leviticus 7:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/7-24.htm">Leviticus 7:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/7-24.htm">Leviticus 7:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/7-24.htm">Leviticus 7:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/7-24.htm">Leviticus 7:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/7-24.htm">Leviticus 7:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/7-24.htm">Leviticus 7:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/7-24.htm">Leviticus 7:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/7-24.htm">Leviticus 7:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/7-24.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 7:24 The fat of that which dies (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/7-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 7:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 7:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/7-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 7:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 7:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>