And there came a fire out from before the LORD, and consumed upon the altar the burnt offering and the fat: which when all the people saw, they shouted, and fell on their faces.
Then fire came out from the presence of the LORD and burned up the burnt offering and the fat on the altar. When all the people saw this happen, they shouted with joy and bowed down with their faces to the ground.
God sent fire from heaven to accept the sacrifice, and the people responded with joyful worship and reverence.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during the consecration of Aaron and his sons as Israel's first priests, marking the beginning of the formal sacrificial system at the tabernacle. The divine fire demonstrated God's approval of the newly established priesthood and worship practices. This dramatic sign showed the Israelites that God had accepted their offerings and was present among them.
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