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 Yet, after this strong precedent is set, many instances are somehow misinterpreted within the [[traditional]] translations. Over 85% of the instances of 'yeleh' are typically mistranslated as "burnt offering". This might be because leaves were used as fuel for the fires that burnt the offerings. Or it might be a complete red herring. The entire notion of burnt offerings might be based solely on a failed translation. FIXME - this requires further analysis.
-After all, in the desert regions where most of the narratives take place, trees are few and far between, and therefore firewood is scarce, and highly prized for building material. Desert dwellers tend to rely on dried animal dung as their primary fuel for fires and for cooking. The dung of goats particularly serves as a surprisingly effective fuel source. Once dried, it burns well and provides enough heat for cooking.
+One must also keep in mind that in the desert regions where most of the narratives take place, trees are few and far between, and therefore firewood is scarce, and highly prized for building material. Desert dwellers tend to rely on dried animal dung as their primary fuel for fires and for cooking. The dung of goats particularly serves as a surprisingly effective fuel source. Once dried, it burns well and provides enough heat for cooking.