King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
For whosoever eateth the fat of the beast, of which men offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD, even the soul that eateth [it] shall be cut off from his people.
Complete Jewish Bible:
For whoever eats the fat of animals of the kind used in presenting an offering made by fire to ADONAI will be cut off from his people.
Berean Standard Bible:
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.
American Standard Version:
For whosoever eateth the fat of the beast, of which men offer an offering made by fire unto Jehovah, even the soul that eateth it shall be cut off from his people.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For whosoever eateth{H398} the fat{H2459} of the beast{H929}, of which men offer{H7126} an offering made by fire{H801} unto the LORD{H3068}, even the soul{H5315} that eateth{H398} it shall be cut off{H3772} from his people{H5971}.
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Commentary for Leviticus 7:25
1. **Themes:**
- **Holiness and Purity:** The verse emphasizes the importance of holy offerings and the need for purity in the consumption of sacrificial animals. Eating the fat, which was designated for the Lord, was considered a breach of holiness.
- **Divine Ordinances:** It underscores the severity of disobeying divine commands, particularly in the context of sacrifices and offerings.
- **Community Consequences:** The punishment for consuming the fat was severe, indicating the communal impact of individual actions within the Israelite theocratic society. To be "cut off" suggested excommunication or possibly death, reflecting the gravity of the offense.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Mosaic Law:** Leviticus 7:25 is part of the Mosaic Law, which includes detailed instructions for the Israelites regarding worship, sacrifices, and ritual purity. These laws were given to the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt, as they wandered in the wilderness on their way to the Promised Land.
- **Cultic Practices:** The verse pertains to the sacrificial system established by God for the Israelites. The fat of the offerings was considered the choicest part and was to be offered to God alone, symbolizing the best being given to the divine.
- **Priestly Code:** This verse is part of the Priestly Code within the Pentateuch, which contains regulations primarily concerned with priestly duties and the maintenance of ritual purity.
- **Covenant Relationship:** The commandments regarding offerings were part of the covenant between God and Israel, where adherence to these laws was a condition for God's blessings and presence among the people.
In summary, Leviticus 7:25 reflects the themes of holiness, obedience to divine command, and the communal repercussions of ritual impurity within the historical context of the Israelite sacrificial system and covenant relationship with God.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H398
There are 825 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָכַל
Transliteration: ʼâkal
Pronunciation: aw-kal'
Description: a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively); [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. - Strong's Number: H2459
There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶלֶב
Transliteration: cheleb
Pronunciation: kheh'-leb
Description: or חֵלֶב; from an unused root meaning to be fat; fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part; [idiom] best, fat(-ness), [idiom] finest, grease, marrow. - Strong's Number: H929
There are 172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בְּהֵמָה
Transliteration: bᵉhêmâh
Pronunciation: be-hay-maw'
Description: from an unused root (probably meaning to be mute); properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective); beast, cattle. - Strong's Number: H7126
There are 259 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָרַב
Transliteration: qârab
Pronunciation: kaw-rab'
Description: a primitive root; to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose; (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. - Strong's Number: H801
There are 357 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִשָּׁה
Transliteration: ʼishshâh
Pronunciation: ish-shaw'
Description: the same as אֶשָּׁה, but used in a liturgical sense; properly, a burnt-offering; but occasionally of any sacrifice; (offering, sacrifice), (made) by fire. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H5315
There are 683 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֶפֶשׁ
Transliteration: nephesh
Pronunciation: neh'-fesh
Description: from נָפַשׁ; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental); any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. - Strong's Number: H3772
There are 280 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּרַת
Transliteration: kârath
Pronunciation: kaw-rath'
Description: a primitive root; to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh and passing between the pieces); be chewed, be con-(feder-) ate, covenant, cut (down, off), destroy, fail, feller, be freed, hew (down), make a league (covenant), [idiom] lose, perish, [idiom] utterly, [idiom] want. - Strong's Number: H5971
There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַם
Transliteration: ʻam
Pronunciation: am
Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people.