Leviticus 6:10

"“Command Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the law of the burnt offering: the burnt offering shall be on the hearth on the altar all night until the morning; and the fire of the altar shall be kept burning on it."

Key Reflection

The instruction emphasizes the perpetual nature of the burnt offering, symbolizing a constant and unceasing act of worship. The fire on the altar is to remain lit throughout the night until morning, signifying God's continuous presence and the ongoing nature of dedication and sacrifice in His service.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Ashes ... with the burnt-offering -Rather, the ashes to which the fire hath consumed the burnt-offering.

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