Leviticus 6:10

Leviticus 6:10 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

And the priest shall put on his linen robe and linen undergarments, and he shall remove from the altar the ashes of the burnt offering that the fire has consumed and place them beside it.

King James Version KJV

And the priest shall put on his linen garment, and his linen breeches shall he put upon his flesh, and take up the ashes which the fire hath consumed with the burnt offering on the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar.

American Standard Version ASV

And the priest shall put on his linen garment, and his linen breeches shall he put upon his flesh; and he shall take up the ashes whereto the fire hath consumed the burnt-offering on the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And the priest is to put on his linen robes and his linen trousers, and take up what is over of the offering after it has been burned on the altar, and put it by the side of the altar.

Free Bible Version FBV

The priest shall put on his linen clothes and underwear, and he shall take from the altar the greasy ashes of the burnt offering that the fire has burned up and set them down beside the altar.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And the Priest shall put on his linen garment, and shall put on his linen breeches vpon his flesh, and take away the ashes when the fire hath consumed the burnt offring vpon the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

that the priest hath put on his long robe of fine linen, and his fine linen trousers he doth put on his flesh, and hath lifted up the ashes which the fire consumeth with the burnt-offering on the altar, and hath put them near the altar;

World English Bible WEB

The priest shall put on his linen garment, and he shall put on his linen trousers upon his body; and he shall remove the ashes from where the fire has consumed the burnt offering on the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And the priest shall put on his linen garment, and his linen breeches shall he put upon his flesh, and take up the ashes which the fire hath consumed with the burnt-offering on the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

The priest shall be vested with the tunick and the linen breeches, and he shall take up the ashes of that which the devouring fire hath burnt, and putting them beside the altar,

Translation for Translators T4T

The next morning the priest must put on his linen under-clothes and linen outer clothes. Then he must remove the ashes of the offering from the fire and put them beside the altar.

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Leviticus 6:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB לֹ֤א תֵאָפֶה֙ חָמֵ֔ץ חֶלְקָ֛/ם נָתַ֥תִּי אֹתָ֖/הּ מֵ/אִשָּׁ֑/י קֹ֤דֶשׁ קָֽדָשִׁים֙ הִ֔וא כַּ/חַטָּ֖את וְ/כָ/אָשָֽׁם

לֹ֤א lôʼ H3808 not Part

תֵאָפֶה֙ ʼâphâh H644 to bake V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs

חָמֵ֔ץ châmêts H2557 leaven N-ms

חֶלְקָ֛/ם chêleq H2506 portion N-ms | Suff

נָתַ֥תִּי nâthan H5414 to give V-Qal-Perf-1cs

אֹתָ֖/הּ ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff

מֵ/אִשָּׁ֑/י ʼishshâh H801 food offering Prep | N-mp | Suff

קֹ֤דֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 Holy Place N-ms

קָֽדָשִׁים֙ qôdesh H6944 Holy Place N-mp

הִ֔וא hûwʼ H1931 he/she/it Pron

כַּ/חַטָּ֖את chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 sin Prep | N-fs

וְ/כָ/אָשָֽׁם ʼâshâm H817 guilt (offering) Conj | Prep | N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 6:10

לֹ֤א lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

תֵאָפֶה֙ ʼâphâh H644 "to bake" V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs

This Hebrew word means to bake or cook, like making bread. It's used in descriptions of food and meals, like in Leviticus and Ezekiel, and refers to the work of a baker.

Definition: 1) to bake 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bake 1a2) (subst) baker 1b) (Niphal) to be baked, baked

Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: bake(-r, (-meats)). See also: Genesis 19:3; Leviticus 7:9; Isaiah 44:15.

חָמֵ֔ץ châmêts H2557 "leaven" N-ms

This word refers to leaven or yeast, used to make bread rise, but also symbolizing corruption or evil influence. In the New Testament, Jesus warns against the leaven of the Pharisees, representing hypocrisy and false teachings. It appears in Matthew and Luke.

Definition: the thing leavened, leaven

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: leaven, leavened (bread). See also: Exodus 12:15; Exodus 34:25; Amos 4:5.

חֶלְקָ֛/ם chêleq H2506 "portion" N-ms | Suff

Smoothness can refer to flattering words, but also to an inheritance or a portion of something. It appears in Psalms and Proverbs, describing the smooth tongue of a deceiver.

Definition: 1) portion, share, part, territory 1a) portion, share 1b) portion, tract, parcel (of land) 1c) one's portion, one's possession 1d) (chosen) portion 1e) portion, award (from God) Aramaic equivalent: cha.laq (חֲלָק "portion" H2508)

Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: flattery, inheritance, part, [idiom] partake, portion. See also: Genesis 14:24; Job 27:13; Psalms 16:5.

נָתַ֥תִּי nâthan H5414 "to give" V-Qal-Perf-1cs

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.

אֹתָ֖/הּ ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

מֵ/אִשָּׁ֑/י ʼishshâh H801 "food offering" Prep | N-mp | Suff

An ishshah is a food offering or sacrifice given to God, often by fire or eaten by priests, as seen in various Bible translations.

Definition: food offering, offering given to God by fire or eaten by priests, sacrificial offering

Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: (offering, sacrifice), (made) by fire. See also: Exodus 29:18; Leviticus 21:6; 1 Samuel 2:28.

קֹ֤דֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 "Holy Place" N-ms

The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.

Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)

Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.

קָֽדָשִׁים֙ qôdesh H6944 "Holy Place" N-mp

Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)

הִ֔וא hûwʼ H1931 "he/she/it" Pron

This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.

Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)

Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.

כַּ/חַטָּ֖את chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 "sin" Prep | N-fs

This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.

Definition: sin, sinful thing

Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.

וְ/כָ/אָשָֽׁם ʼâshâm H817 "guilt (offering)" Conj | Prep | N-ms

This Hebrew word refers to guilt or a fault, often requiring a sin offering. It is used to describe a trespass or offense against God, as seen in the book of Leviticus. The KJV translates it as guiltiness or trespass offering.

Definition: 1) guilt, offense, guiltiness 1a) offense, trespass, fault 1b) guilt, guiltiness 1c) compensation (for offense) 1d) trespass offering, guilt offering

Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: guiltiness, (offering for) sin, trespass (offering). See also: Genesis 26:10; Leviticus 14:25; Psalms 68:22.

Study Notes — Leviticus 6:10

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Context
Cross References
Leviticus 6:10 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 6:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 6:10
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 6:10
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 6:10
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 6:10
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 6:10
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 6:10
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 6:10
Sermons on Leviticus 6:10

Context — The Burnt Offering

8Then the LORD said to Moses, 9“Command Aaron and his sons that this is the law of the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to remain on the hearth of the altar all night, until morning, and the fire must be kept burning on the altar.

10And the priest shall put on his linen robe and linen undergarments, and he shall remove from the altar the ashes of the burnt offering that the fire has consumed and place them beside it.

11Then he must take off his garments, put on other clothes, and carry the ashes outside the camp to a ceremonially clean place. 12The 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.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Exodus 28:39–43	You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion an embroidered sash. Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons, to give them glory and splendor. After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests. Make linen undergarments to cover their bare flesh, extending from waist to thigh. Aaron and his sons must wear them whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting or approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place, so that they will not incur guilt and die. This is to be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants.
2	Leviticus 16:4	He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them.
3	Leviticus 1:13	The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall bring all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
4	Numbers 16:35	And fire came forth from the LORD and consumed the 250 men who were offering the incense.
5	Psalms 37:20	But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away.
6	Leviticus 1:16–17	And he is to remove the crop with its contents and throw it to the east side of the altar, in the place for ashes. He shall tear it open by its wings, without dividing the bird completely. And the priest is to burn it on the altar atop the burning wood. It is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
7	Exodus 39:27–29	For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver, as well as the turban of fine linen, the ornate headbands and undergarments of finely spun linen, and the sash of finely spun linen, embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
8	Numbers 16:21	“Separate yourselves from this congregation so that I may consume them in an instant.”
9	Leviticus 1:9	The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
10	Ezekiel 44:17–18	When they enter the gates of the inner court, they are to wear linen garments; they must not wear anything made of wool when they minister at the gates of the inner court or inside the temple. They are to wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists. They must not wear anything that makes them perspire.

Leviticus 6:10 Summary

This verse tells us about the priest's role in removing ashes from the altar after a burnt offering, which was a sacrifice to honor God. The priest had to wear special clothes to show respect and purity. This act of removing ashes was important because it prepared the altar for the next sacrifice, showing that worship is an ongoing part of our relationship with God, much like how we continually come to Him in prayer as taught in Luke 18:1. By following these detailed instructions, the priests demonstrated their commitment to honoring God in every aspect of their lives, a lesson that applies to us today as we strive to live lives that are pleasing to Him, as encouraged in Colossians 3:17.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the priest have to wear linen robes and undergarments when removing ashes from the altar?

The priest wore linen robes and undergarments as a symbol of purity and holiness, as commanded by God in Exodus 28:42, to distinguish himself from worldly affairs and to approach the altar with reverence.

What is the significance of removing the ashes from the altar?

Removing the ashes signified the end of the burnt offering and prepared the altar for new offerings, emphasizing the ongoing nature of worship and sacrifice, as seen in Leviticus 6:9 where the burnt offering remains on the altar all night.

Why were the ashes placed beside the altar and not immediately taken outside the camp?

The ashes were placed beside the altar to be later carried outside the camp, as described in Leviticus 6:11, to a ceremonially clean place, highlighting the importance of maintaining the purity of the camp and the altar area.

How does this verse relate to the broader theme of worship in the Bible?

This verse illustrates the meticulous care and reverence with which the priests approached worship, reflecting the biblical emphasis on honoring God with purity and dedication, as also seen in Malachi 1:6-14 where the priests are rebuked for their casual approach to worship.

Reflection Questions

What does the detail of the priest's attire in this verse teach us about the importance of reverence in our approach to God?
How does the act of removing ashes from the altar and placing them beside it symbolize the completion of one act of worship and the preparation for another?
In what ways can we, like the priest, ensure that our daily lives and worship practices are marked by purity and dedication to God?
What does the requirement for the priest to change his garments before carrying the ashes outside the camp suggest about the distinction between sacred and everyday tasks?

Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 6:10

And the priest shall put on his linen garment,.... "His measure" (q), as the word signifies, a garment that was just the measure of his body, and exactly fitted it; it was a sort of a shirt, which he

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 6:10

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 6:10

His linen garment, i.e. his linen coat, of which see ,40. The ashes are said to be consumed improperly, When the wood is consumed into ashes; as meal is said to be ground, , when the corn is ground into meal; and the naked to be stripped of their clothing, , when by being stripped they are made naked.

Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 6:10

Leviticus 6:10 And the priest shall put on his linen garment, and his linen breeches shall he put upon his flesh, and take up the ashes which the fire hath consumed with the burnt offering on the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar.Ver. 10. Beside the altar.] On the east side farthest from the sanctuary, in reverence of the Divine Majesty.

Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 6:10

(10) And the priest shall put on his linen garment.—The officiating priest was to put on his sacerdotal garments, which consisted of four pieces—viz., (1) the tunic, which was a long close robe of fine linen, with sleeves but without folds, covering the whole body, and reaching down to the feet; (2) linen breeches—better, linen drawers—which, according to the authorities during the second Temple, reached to the knees and were fastened by ribbons above the flanks; (3) a linen girdle, which, according to the same authorities, was three fingers wide and thirty-two cubits. long, and, like the veil of the court and of the sanctuary, was embroidered with figures; and (4) a mitre, or better, turban, which was likewise of fine linen, and was fastened to the head by means of ribbons, to prevent its falling off (Exodus 28:4; Exodus 28:40; Exodus 29:5-10; Leviticus 8:13). Though the second and third only are here mentioned, there can hardly be any doubt that all the four garments were meant, and that the third and fourth are either omitted for the sake of brevity, or because they are included in the first term, which is the reason why some of the ancient versions have it in the plural. Take up the ashes which the fire had consumed with the burnt offering.—Better, take up the ashes into which the fire had consumed the burnt offering. That is, the ashes into which the consuming fire had converted the victim. He shall put them beside the altar.—During the second Temple, a priest was appointed by lot to take off from the altar every morning at least a shovelful of ashes and carry it without the camp, and when the ashes accumulated they were entirely removed to the same place.

Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 6:10

10. the priest shall put on] in the morning. his linen garment] Perhaps the ‘coat of (in) chequer work’ mentioned Exodus 28:4; Exodus 28:39. his linen breeches] Exodus 28:42. and he shall take up] The removal of the ashes was regarded as the completion of the sacrifice of the preceding day, and for it priestly garments were necessary: the Heb. verb is hçrîm (see note on Leviticus 7:14). The Jewish commentators, taking the word as implying a heave offering, have based on this word a ceremony observed in the second temple. The priest took a handful of the ashes as in the Meal-Offering (Leviticus 2:2) and laid it aside as a memorial of the preceding day’s service. This was called tĕ ?rûmath haddéshçn, the heave offering of the ashes, and was part of the daily ritual. But this action would be described by ‘he shall take up from’ as in Leviticus 2:9.

Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 6:10

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

Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 6:10

10. Linen breeches — Or drawers. These and the rest of the sacerdotal apparel are described in Exodus 28:39-43. See notes. To symbolize holiness, the robe was to be composed of only one material.

Sermons on Leviticus 6:10

	Sermon	Description
	(A Spiritual Leader) 14. the Priesthood of Melchizedek by Zac Poonen	Zac Poonen preaches on the priesthood of Melchizedek, emphasizing its stark contrast to the Levitical priesthood that focused on rituals and external matters. Melchizedek's encount
	The Holy Garments by Henry Law	Henry Law preaches on the significance of the Holy Garments worn by the high-priest, emphasizing that every detail was designed 'for glory and for beauty' to reflect the splendor o
	Keeping Your Spirit Focused by Jim Cymbala	In this sermon, the preacher encourages the audience not to worry or be envious of those who do wrong. He emphasizes the temporary nature of evil and compares it to withering grass
	2001 Advent Week 2 - Prodigal's Sister by John Piper	In this sermon transcript, a woman is depicted watching a beautiful sunset and reflecting on the heritage of her ancestors. She wonders where she should stay for the night and pray
	1 Corinthians 15:11 by St. John Chrysostom	John Chrysostom preaches about the dangers of luxury and the importance of self-control, highlighting how indulging in excess leads to spiritual and physical harm, causing the soul
	The Genuine Baptism of Fire by Zac Poonen	This sermon emphasizes the importance of offering ourselves completely to God, drawing parallels between the burnt offering in Leviticus and the surrender of our lives to God as se
	Our Daily Homily - Leviticus by F.B. Meyer	F.B. Meyer emphasizes the significance of offerings in Leviticus, particularly how Christ's sacrifice is a sweet-smelling savor to God, reflecting His complete devotion and obedien