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The Ever-Burning Altar
Commentators note that this command to place fire on the altar was likely for its initial consecration. Afterwards, God commanded that the altar fire should never go out (Leviticus 6:13), symbolizing His constant presence and the unending availability of atonement.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 1:7
18th Century
Theologian
Put fire upon the altar - This must specifically refer to the first burnt-offering on the newly-constructed altar. The rule was afterward to…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 1:7
19th Century
Bishop
And the sons of Aaron. —The priests are to put the fire upon the altar, because they offered the sacrifice upon the altar…
John Gill
On Leviticus 1:7
17th Century
Pastor
And the sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire upon the
altar
The fire of the alta…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 1:3–9
17th Century
Minister
In the proper performance of the Levitical ordinances, the mysteries of the spiritual world are represented by corresponding natural objects, and f…