Leviticus 6:13

"The fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it, it shall not go out; and the priest shall burn wood on it every morning. He shall lay the burnt offering in order upon it, and shall burn on it the fat of the peace offerings."

Key Reflection

The perpetual fire on the altar symbolizes God's constant presence and the ongoing nature of worship, while the daily addition of wood and sacrifices by the priest emphasizes the continuous need for devotion and the constant offering of ourselves to God. This ritual underscores both the eternal and the everyday aspects of maintaining a relationship with the divine.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The fire shall ever be burning -This was a symbol of the never-ceasing worship which Yahweh required of His people. It was essentially connected with their acts of sacrifice.

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