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There came forth fire from before Yahweh, and devoured them, and they died before Yahweh.
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The Fire of Judgment
Commentators unanimously highlight the profound irony of the event. The same divine fire that had just signified God's acceptance of the sacrifices (Leviticus 9:24) now becomes the instrument of judgment. As one scholar puts it, "By fire they sinned, and by fire they died." This demonstrates that God's holy presence is a double-edged sword: a source of blessing for the obedient and a consuming fire for the presumptuous.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The fire which had just before sanctified the ministry of Aaron as well pleasing to God, now brought to destruction his two eldest sons because the…
19th Century
Anglican
And there went out fire from the Lord. —By fire they sinned, and by fire they died. The Divine fire which issued forth to…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And there went out fire from the Lord They sinned by fire, and they were punished by fire, either from heaven, or fr…
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