John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Leviticus 7:24
And the fat of the beast that dieth of itself ,.... Of any disease, and is not regularly killed: and the fat of that which is torn with beasts ; with wild beasts: may be used in any other use ; as in medicine, for plasters, or for making candles, or for greasing of anything to make it smooth and pliable, or the like: but ye shall in no wise eat of it ; such carcasses themselves were not to be eaten of, and one would think their fat in course must be unlawful; but however, to... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Leviticus 7:11-34
All this relates to the peace-offerings: it is the repetition and explication of what we had before, with various additions. I. The nature and intention of the peace-offerings are here more distinctly opened. They were offered either, 1. In thankfulness for some special mercy received, such as recovery from sickness, preservation in a journey, deliverance at sea, redemption out of captivity, all which are specified in Ps. 107:1-43, and for them men are called upon to offer the sacrifice of... read more