Definition and Composition:
Suet is a type of hard fat found around the loins and kidneys of cattle and sheep. It is distinct from other types of animal fat due to its high melting point and unique texture. In biblical times, suet was valued for its utility in cooking and as a source of energy. It was often rendered into tallow, which could be used for various purposes, including cooking, lighting, and even as a base for ointments.

Biblical References and Usage:
While the Bible does not explicitly mention "suet" by name, the concept of fat, particularly the fat of sacrificial animals, is frequently addressed. In the sacrificial system outlined in the Old Testament, the fat of certain animals was considered the "best part" and was often reserved for God. For example, in Leviticus 3:16, it is stated, "All the fat belongs to the LORD." This indicates the special status of fat, including suet, in the sacrificial offerings.

Cultural and Religious Significance:
In ancient Israelite culture, the offering of fat was a significant aspect of worship and sacrifice. The fat was seen as the richest and most desirable part of the animal, symbolizing the offering of the best to God. This practice is evident in passages such as Leviticus 7:23-25, where the Israelites are commanded not to eat the fat of oxen, sheep, or goats, as it is reserved for sacrificial purposes.

The prohibition against consuming fat underscores its sacred role in the covenant relationship between God and His people. By offering the fat, the Israelites demonstrated their obedience and reverence, acknowledging God's provision and sovereignty.

Symbolism and Theological Implications:
Theologically, the offering of fat can be seen as a symbol of giving God the best of what one has. It reflects the principle of dedicating the choicest portions of one's life and resources to the service and worship of God. This concept is echoed in Proverbs 3:9, "Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your harvest."

In a broader sense, the sacrificial system, including the offering of fat, foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. As the perfect Lamb of God, Jesus offered Himself wholly and completely, fulfilling the requirements of the law and providing a means of reconciliation between God and humanity.

Practical Applications:
In contemporary Christian practice, while the literal offering of animal fat is no longer observed, the underlying principle of giving one's best to God remains relevant. Believers are encouraged to dedicate their time, talents, and resources to God's service, reflecting the spirit of the ancient sacrifices.

The concept of suet, as part of the broader category of fat offerings, serves as a reminder of the importance of wholehearted devotion and the call to honor God with the best of what we have.(n.) The fat and fatty tissues of an animal, especially the harder fat about the kidneys and loins in beef and mutton, which, when melted and freed from the membranes, forms tallow.6309. peder -- suet
... suet. Transliteration: peder Phonetic Spelling: (peh'der) Short Definition: suet.
Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition suet NASB Word Usage suet (3). ...
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Introduction
... own immortal histories of the Etruscans and Carthaginians should be publicly read
aloud once every year, one in the old building and the other in the new (Suet ...
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The Parable of the Leaven.
... spongy and light. If it were not for these tiny bubbles of gas your bread
would be as heavy and close as suet pudding. This is the ...
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Chapter ii.
... Tacitus, describing the transactions of the same reign, uses these words: "Affecti
suppliciis Christiani genus hominum superstitionis novae et maleficae." (Suet ...
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To Our Most Rev. Father Laurence Reyner,
... Insuper Auctoris mentem videtur adeo assecutus pr??fatus collector, ut qui in Auctoris
doctrine suet versati genuinum illius foetum necessario agnoscere debeant ...
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One Argument which Has Been Much Relied Upon but not More than Its ...
... (Suet. in Claud. c. xxv. Dio, lib. ... XXXVIII. [p.555.] Acts 18:1, 2. "Because that
Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome.". Suet. Gland. c. xxv. ...
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The Knowledge of God Naturally Implanted in the Human Mind.
... 2. c. 4. See also Lact. Inst. Div. lib. 3 c. 10. [55] Suet. Calig. c. 51. [56]
Cic. De Nat. Deor. lib. 1 c. 23. Valer. Max. lib. 1. c. 1. ...
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The Sermon on the Mount.
... iv.4). "'Malefic' or 'execrable superstition' was the favorite description
of Christianity among Pagans (Tac., Ann. xv.44; Suet. ...
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First Attempts on Jerusalem.
... temple of Herod.]. [Footnote 2: Luke 2:46, and following; Mishnah, Sanhedrim,
x.2.]. [Footnote 3: Suet., Aug. 93.]. [Footnote 4: Philo ...
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The Form of Concord. AD 1577.
... distinguish three classes"the older friends of Luther (Jonas, his colleague, and
Amsdorf, whom he had consecrated Bishop of Naumburg 'without suet or grease ...
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Alexandria and Rome - the Jewish Communities in the Capitals of ...
... [299] Hist. v. 13. [300] Ann. ii. 85, Comp. Suet. Tib. 36. [301] Philo, Leg. ad
Caj. ... Sar ii. 6. [324] Jos. Ant. xii. 3. 1. [325] 44 bc. [326] Suet. C??s. 84. ...
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Suet (3 Occurrences)
... and freed from the membranes, forms tallow. Multi-Version Concordance Suet
(3 Occurrences). Leviticus 1:8 and Aaron's sons, the priests ...
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Chronology
... Yet the geographical work of Agrippa and the preparation of a breviarium totius
imperil by Augustus (Tac. Ann. i0.11; Suet. Aug. ... ii0.99; Suet. Tib. ix.11). ...
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Nero
... predicted, amid the congratulations of his friends, that any offspring of himself
and Agrippina could only prove abominable and disastrous for the public (Suet...
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Grease (1 Occurrence)
... gres (chelebh, "fat," "suet"): The word occurs once in the metaphorical sense
"prosperous," then dull, gross, brutal: "Their heart is as fat as grease" (Psalm ...
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Forum (1 Occurrence)
... 611; Geog. Rav. 4.34). Its existence probably dates from the time of Appius
Claudius Caecus (Suet. Tib. 2; compare Mommsen, Rom. ...
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Fat (150 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. FAT. (chelebh, chelebh): The layer of subcutaneous
fat and the compact suet surrounding the viscera and imbedded in the entrails ...
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Appii (1 Occurrence)
... 611; Geog. Rav. 4.34). Its existence probably dates from the time of Appius
Claudius Caecus (Suet. Tib. 2; compare Mommsen, Rom. ...
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Agabus (2 Occurrences)
... But there is ample evidence of severe periodical famines in various localities
in the reign of Claudius (eg. Suet Claud. 18; Tac. Ann. ...
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Sueth (1 Occurrence)

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Sues (2 Occurrences)

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