King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Command Aaron and his sons, saying, This [is] the law of the burnt offering: It [is] the burnt offering, because of the burning upon the altar all night unto the morning, and the fire of the altar shall be burning in it.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Give this order to Aharon and his sons: 'This is the law for the burnt offering [Hebrew: 'olah]: it is what goes up [Hebrew: 'olah] on its firewood upon the altar all night long, until morning; in this way the fire of the altar will be kept burning.
Berean Standard Bible:
“Command Aaron and his sons that this is the law of the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to remain on the hearth of the altar all night, until morning, and the fire must be kept burning on the altar.
American Standard Version:
Command Aaron and his sons, saying, This is the law of the burnt-offering: the burnt-offering shall be on the hearth upon the altar all night unto the morning; and the fire of the altar shall be kept burning thereon.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Command{H6680} Aaron{H175} and his sons{H1121}, saying{H559}, This is the law{H8451} of the burnt offering{H5930}: It is the burnt offering{H5930}, because of the burning{H4169} upon the altar{H4196} all night{H3915} unto the morning{H1242}, and the fire{H784} of the altar{H4196} shall be burning{H3344} in it.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 28:3
- And thou shalt say unto them, This [is] the offering made by fire which ye shall offer unto the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by day, [for] a continual burnt offering.
Exodus 29:38
- ¶ Now this [is that] which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually.
Exodus 29:42
- [This shall be] a continual burnt offering throughout your generations [at] the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD: where I will meet you, to speak there unto thee.
Leviticus 6:12
- And the fire upon the altar shall be burning in it; it shall not be put out: and the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order upon it; and he shall burn thereon the fat of the peace offerings.
Leviticus 6:13
- The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out.
Leviticus 1:1
- ¶ And the LORD called unto Moses, and spake unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying,
Leviticus 1:17
- And he shall cleave it with the wings thereof, [but] shall not divide [it] asunder: and the priest shall burn it upon the altar, upon the wood that [is] upon the fire: it [is] a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
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Commentary for Leviticus 6:9
Leviticus 6:9 is a part of the Old Testament scripture that falls within the Levitical laws given to the Israelites. These laws were primarily concerned with worship, ritual, and priestly duties. The verse specifically addresses Aaron and his sons, who were the priestly lineage responsible for carrying out the sacrificial rites in ancient Israel.
The verse outlines the procedure for the burnt offering, which was one of the key types of sacrifices in the Israelite worship system. The burnt offering was a voluntary sacrifice and was considered a fundamental expression of devotion and commitment to God. It symbolized the complete dedication of the worshiper to the deity, as the entire animal was consumed by fire on the altar, rather than being partially reserved for the priests or the offerer.
The instruction that the fire on the altar should burn throughout the night until morning and that the priests were to ensure the fire was kept burning continuously underscores the perpetual nature of worship and the constant presence of God. This eternal flame was a symbol of God's enduring relationship with His people and their need to maintain a continuous state of penitence and devotion.
Historically, this commandment would have been part of the rituals performed in the Tabernacle, and later in the Temple, as a means of maintaining the holiness of the sanctuary and the people. The meticulous attention to the details of the sacrifice, including the fire's maintenance, reflected the importance of adherence to divine instructions in every aspect of religious life.
In summary, Leviticus 6:9 emphasizes the sanctity and detailed protocol of the burnt offering, highlighting the need for constant reverence and the unending commitment required in the worship of God according to the Mosaic Law. It serves as a reminder of the intricate relationship between God and His people, mediated through the priesthood and the sacrificial system established in ancient Israel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6680
There are 475 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צָוָה
Transliteration: tsâvâh
Pronunciation: tsaw-vaw'
Description: a primitive root; (intensively) to constitute, enjoin; appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. - Strong's Number: H175
There are 480 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַהֲרוֹן
Transliteration: ʼAhărôwn
Pronunciation: a-har-one'
Description: of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses; Aaron. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. - Strong's Number: H8451
There are 213 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תּוֹרָה
Transliteration: tôwrâh
Pronunciation: to-raw'
Description: or תֹּרָה; from יָרָה; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch; law. - Strong's Number: H5930
There are 262 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֹלָה
Transliteration: ʻôlâh
Pronunciation: o-law'
Description: or עוֹלָה; feminine active participle of עָלָה; a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke); ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also עֶוֶל. - Strong's Number: H4169
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוֹקְדָה
Transliteration: môwqᵉdâh
Pronunciation: mo-ked-aw'
Description: feminine of מוֹקֵד; fuel; burning. - Strong's Number: H4196
There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִזְבֵּחַ
Transliteration: mizbêach
Pronunciation: miz-bay'-akh
Description: from זָבַח; an altar; altar. - Strong's Number: H3915
There are 223 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לַיִל
Transliteration: layil
Pronunciation: lah'-yil
Description: or (Isaiah 21:11) לֵיל; also לַיְלָה; from the same as לוּל; properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity; (mid-)night (season). - Strong's Number: H1242
There are 189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֹּקֶר
Transliteration: bôqer
Pronunciation: bo'-ker
Description: from בָּקַר; properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning; ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. - Strong's Number: H784
There are 549 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵשׁ
Transliteration: ʼêsh
Pronunciation: aysh
Description: a primitive word; fire (literally or figuratively); burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. - Strong's Number: H3344
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָקַד
Transliteration: yâqad
Pronunciation: yaw-kad'
Description: a primitive root; to burn; (be) burn(-ing), [idiom] from the hearth, kindle.