Leviticus 1:7

"The sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire on the altar, and lay wood in order on the fire;"

Key Reflection

In Leviticus 1:7, the instruction for laying wood on a fire atop the altar symbolizes the preparation for offering sacrifices to God. For the original audience of Israelites, this act was part of a meticulous ritual process intended to ensure that the sacrifice would be both pleasing and efficacious before the Lord. The precise arrangement of wood and fire underscored the importance of following divine instructions meticulously, highlighting the need for order and sanctity in worship.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Put fire upon the altar -This must specifically refer to the first burnt-offering on the newly-constructed altar. The rule was afterward to be, “it shall never go out,”Leviticus 6:13.

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