KJV ORIGINAL
The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The fire on the altar must always keep burning; it must never be allowed to go out.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is commanding that the fire on the altar of sacrifice must burn continuously without ever being extinguished.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given to the Israelites as part of the detailed instructions for worship in the tabernacle. The altar fire was used for daily burnt offerings and other sacrifices that were central to Israel's relationship with God. Keeping the fire burning continuously showed that worship and devotion to God should never cease.
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