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.
The fat from an animal that died naturally or was killed by wild animals can be used for other purposes, but you must never eat it.
This verse is giving practical instructions that fat from animals that died naturally or were killed by predators could be used for things like making soap or fuel, but was forbidden as food.
📚 Historical Context
This instruction was part of the detailed dietary and ceremonial laws God gave to the Israelites through Moses. In ancient times, animal fat was valuable for making candles, soap, and waterproofing materials, so God allowed these practical uses while maintaining food safety by prohibiting consumption of potentially contaminated meat from animals that died unnaturally.
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