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.
Give Aaron and his sons this command: Here is the rule for the burnt offering: The burnt offering must stay on the altar's fire all night until morning, and the altar fire must keep burning continuously.
God is instructing Moses to tell the priests that burnt offerings must burn on the altar all night long, with the fire never going out.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of ancient Israel, God was giving detailed instructions to Moses on Mount Sinai as part of the Mosaic Law, which outlined the priesthood and sacrificial system for the nation. This verse specifically addresses Aaron and his sons, the priests, emphasizing the need to keep the altar fire burning continuously for the burnt offering, symbolizing ongoing devotion and atonement. These regulations ensured that the Israelites maintained their covenant relationship with God through proper worship practices.
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