Leviticus 1:7
Leviticus 1:7 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Aaron the priest shall put a fire on the altar and arrange wood on the fire.
And the sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire upon the altar, and lay the wood in order upon the fire:
And the sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire upon the altar, and lay wood in order upon the fire;
And Aaron's sons, the priests, are to put fire on the altar and put the wood in order on the fire:
The sons of Aaron the priest shall start a fire on the altar and put wood on it.
So the sonnes of Aaron the Priest shall put fire vpon the altar, and lay the wood in order vpon the fire.
and the sons of Aaron the priest have put fire on the altar, and arranged wood on the fire;
The sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire on the altar, and lay wood in order on the fire;
And the sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire upon the altar, and lay the wood in order upon the fire.
And shall put fire on the altar, having before laid in order a pile of wood:
Then Aaron’s sons will put wood on the altar and light a fire.
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Leviticus 1:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ֠/נָתְנוּ
בְּנֵ֨י
אַהֲרֹ֧ן
הַ/כֹּהֵ֛ן
אֵ֖שׁ
עַל
הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֑חַ
וְ/עָרְכ֥וּ
עֵצִ֖ים
עַל
הָ/אֵֽשׁ
וְ֠/נָתְנוּ
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
בְּנֵ֨י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אַהֲרֹ֧ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
הַ/כֹּהֵ֛ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
אֵ֖שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
fire
N-cs
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֑חַ
mizbêach
H4196
altar
Art | N-ms
וְ/עָרְכ֥וּ
ʻârak
H6186
to arrange
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
עֵצִ֖ים
ʻêts
H6086
tree
N-mp
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הָ/אֵֽשׁ
ʼêsh
H784
fire
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 1:7
וְ֠/נָתְנוּ
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
בְּנֵ֨י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אַהֲרֹ֧ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֛ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
אֵ֖שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
"fire"
N-cs
Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ/מִּזְבֵּ֑חַ
mizbêach
H4196
"altar"
Art | N-ms
An altar is a place of sacrifice, where offerings are made to God, as seen in the Bible's description of the tabernacle and temple. It was a central part of Israel's worship. The altar played a key role in the priestly rituals.
Definition: altar
Usage: Occurs in 338 OT verses. KJV: altar. See also: Genesis 8:20; Leviticus 7:2; 1 Kings 2:28.
וְ/עָרְכ֥וּ
ʻârak
H6186
"to arrange"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
This Hebrew word means to value or arrange things in order. It is used in various contexts, like setting up an army for battle or estimating the value of something, as seen in 1 Kings 10.
Definition: 1) to arrange, set or put or lay in order, set in array, prepare, order, ordain, handle, furnish, esteem, equal, direct, compare 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to arrange or set or lay in order, arrange, state in order, set forth (a legal case), set in place 1a2) to compare, be comparable
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: put (set) (the battle, self) in array, compare, direct, equal, esteem, estimate, expert (in war), furnish, handle, join (battle), ordain, (lay, put, reckon up, set) (in) order, prepare, tax, value. See also: Genesis 14:8; 1 Chronicles 12:39; Psalms 5:4.
עֵצִ֖ים
ʻêts
H6086
"tree"
N-mp
This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.
Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הָ/אֵֽשׁ
ʼêsh
H784
"fire"
Art | N-cs
Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.
Study Notes — Leviticus 1:7
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- Context
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- Leviticus 1:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 1:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 1:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 1:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 1:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 1:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 1:7
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 1:7
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 1:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 1:7
- Sermons on Leviticus 1:7
Context — Laws for Burnt Offerings
5And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.
6Next, he is to skin the burnt offering and cut it into pieces.
7The sons of Aaron the priest shall put a fire on the altar and arrange wood on the fire.
8Then Aaron’s sons the priests are to arrange the pieces, including the head and the fat, atop the burning wood on the altar. 9The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 6:12–13 | The fire on the altar shall be kept burning; it must not be extinguished. Every morning the priest is to add wood to the fire, arrange the burnt offering on it, and burn the fat portions of the peace offerings on it. The fire shall be kept burning on the altar continually; it must not be extinguished. |
| 2 | Genesis 22:9 | When they arrived at the place God had designated, Abraham built the altar there and arranged the wood. He bound his son Isaac and placed him on the altar, atop the wood. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 21:26 | And there he built an altar to the LORD and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. He called upon the LORD, who answered him with fire from heaven on the altar of burnt offering. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 7:1 | When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. |
| 5 | Leviticus 9:24–1 | — |
| 6 | Malachi 1:10 | “Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would no longer kindle useless fires on My altar! I take no pleasure in you,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and I will accept no offering from your hands. |
| 7 | Nehemiah 13:31 | I also arranged for contributions of wood at the appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, with favor. |
Leviticus 1:7 Summary
This verse is talking about the priests putting fire on the altar and arranging wood on it, which was a very important part of the worship and sacrifice in the Old Testament. The fire on the altar represented God's presence and acceptance of the sacrifice, as seen in Leviticus 9:24. Just like the priests had to be careful and deliberate in arranging the wood, we should be intentional in our worship and service to God, making sure everything is done in a way that honors Him (1 Corinthians 10:31). By doing so, we can present our lives as a living sacrifice to God, just like the wood was arranged on the altar, and trust in His goodness and love for us (Romans 8:28).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the fire on the altar in Leviticus 1:7?
The fire on the altar represents God's presence and acceptance of the sacrifice, as seen in Leviticus 9:24, where fire comes out from the Lord's presence and consumes the burnt offering, and in Exodus 3:2, where the burning bush signifies God's holy presence.
Why did the sons of Aaron the priest have to arrange the wood on the fire?
The arrangement of the wood on the fire was a deliberate act to ensure a proper and complete burning of the sacrifice, symbolizing the thoroughness of God's judgment and cleansing, as mentioned in Hebrews 12:29, where God is described as a consuming fire.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Leviticus?
This verse is part of the larger discussion on the burnt offering in Leviticus 1, which emphasizes the importance of atonement and purification, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as mentioned in Romans 3:25, where Jesus is described as a propitiation for our sins.
What can we learn from the role of the priests in this verse?
The priests' role in arranging the wood and fire on the altar highlights the importance of obedience and faithfulness in our service to God, as seen in Numbers 8:24, where the Levites are dedicated to serve the Lord, and in 1 Corinthians 4:2, where stewards are expected to be found faithful.
Reflection Questions
- What does the fire on the altar represent in my life, and how can I ensure that my worship and sacrifice to God are acceptable to Him?
- In what ways can I, like the sons of Aaron, be faithful in my service to God, even in the smallest details?
- How does the image of the wood arranged on the fire speak to the way I present my life as a living sacrifice to God, as mentioned in Romans 12:1-2?
- What are the areas in my life where I need to allow God's refining fire to purify and cleanse me, as described in Malachi 3:2-3?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 1:7
And the sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire upon the altar,.... The fire of the altar originally came down from heaven, and consumed the sacrifice, and which was a token of God's acceptance of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 1:7
And the sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire upon the altar, and lay the wood in order upon the fire: The sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire upon the altar - i:e., stir or rouse the fuel;
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 1:7
Or, dispose the fire, i.e. blow it up, and put it together, so as it might be fit for the present work. For the fire there used and allowed came down from heaven, , and was to be carefully preserved there, and all other fire was forbidden, , &c.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 1:7
Leviticus 1:7 And the sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire upon the altar, and lay the wood in order upon the fire:Ver. 7. Fire upon the altar.] That fire from heaven - which the heathens apishly imitated in their vestal fire - typing either the scorching wrath of God seizing upon Christ, or the ardent love of Christ to his, and their zeal for him.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 1:7
(7) And the sons of Aaron.—The priests are to put the fire upon the altar, because they offered the sacrifice upon the altar. This applies to the first burnt offering which was offered upon the newly-erected altar, since afterwards the fire was always burning, and was never allowed to go out (Leviticus 6:13). And lay the wood.—No other fuel but wood was allowed for the altar, and no one was allowed to bring it from his own house, but it had to be the wood of the congregation. (Comp. Nehemiah 10:34; Nehemiah 13:31.) It had to be of the best kind; worm-eaten wood or timber from pulled-down buildings was not allowed.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 1:7
Verse 7. Put fire] The fire that came out of the tabernacle from before the Lord, and which was kept perpetually burning; see Leviticus 9:24. Nor was it lawful to use any other fire in the service of God. See the case of Nadab and Abihu, Leviticus 10:1; Leviticus 10:2.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 1:7
7. shall put fire upon the altar] According to Leviticus 6:9-13 the fire is kept burning upon the altar. lay wood in order] The verb ‘lay in order’ here and in Leviticus 1:8 is different from ‘lay’ in Leviticus 1:4. The wood was collected and brought by the people (Nehemiah 10:34).
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 1:7
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.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 1:7
7. Put fire upon the altar — So long as the altar was stationary the fire was never to go out. See note on Leviticus 6:13.
Sermons on Leviticus 1:7
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(The Power of the Holy Spirit - 3) the Fire of God by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a witness for Christ in our daily lives. He compares the church to a small sample of God's kingdom and encourages bel |
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Identify Strongholds and Clean House by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the necessity of identifying strongholds in our lives and cleaning house spiritually. He draws parallels between the fire on the altar in Leviticus, which |
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(Hebrews - Part 34): Noah Dared to Believe God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing how some people are easily moved to tears and love stories. He shares a story about a faithful dog who went out in a storm to brin |
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Romans 7 vs Romans 8 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the power of the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus, which sets believers free from the law of sin and death. He mentions his fear of f |
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(Genesis) Genesis 22:1-2 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Abraham and Isaac from the Bible. He addresses the apparent contradiction between James and Paul regarding Abraham's justificati |
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(Genesis) Genesis 21:11-34 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Abraham, Hagar, and Ishmael from the book of Genesis. He highlights how God promised Abraham that Ishmael would become a great |
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(Genesis) Genesis 24:59-67 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher tells the story of Rebekah and Isaac from the Bible. Rebekah asks the servant to tell her about Isaac again, specifically about his birth and how his f |