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The sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire on the altar, and lay wood in order on the fire;
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Put fire upon the altar - This must specifically refer to the first burnt-offering on the newly-constructed altar. The rule was afterward to…
19th Century
Anglican
And the sons of Aaron. —The priests are to put the fire upon the altar, because they offered the sacrifice upon the altar…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire upon the altar
The fire of the alta…
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