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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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Practicality Within the Law
Commentators explain that while the fat from animals that died naturally or were killed by predators was forbidden to eat, it was not to be wasted. The law permitted its use for practical, non-food purposes such as making candles, medicine, or lubricants. This highlights a practical dimension to God's commands, distinguishing between what is holy for consumption and what is useful for daily life.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Compare Leviticus 11:39.
19th Century
Anglican
And the fat of the beast that dies of itself. —That is, of the previously mentioned animals which died of any disease or accident,…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the fat of the beast that dies of itself
Of any disease, and is not regularly killed:
and t…
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