What is the meaning of Leviticus 6:10? And the priest shall put on his linen robe • Linen signals purity and separation for God. Exodus 28:42–43 shows the same requirement so that “they will not incur guilt and die.” • The robe reminds us that ministry begins with being clothed in righteousness provided by God, not self-made efforts (Isaiah 61:10; Revelation 19:8). • Only the priest puts it on—leadership carries unique responsibilities, echoed later in James 3:1. and linen undergarments • Even unseen layers matter to God. The command reaches beneath public appearance to private integrity (1 Timothy 4:16). • Modesty before a holy God protects both priest and people from irreverence (Exodus 20:26). • Layered linen also insulates the priest from sweat, picturing service that relies on God’s grace rather than fleshly striving (Ezekiel 44:18). and he shall remove from the altar the ashes of the burnt offering that the fire has consumed • Ashes represent what is left after total consecration; the offering was completely given to God (Leviticus 1:9). • Clearing the ashes keeps the fire burning continuously (Leviticus 6:12–13), illustrating ongoing devotion that is never allowed to die out (Romans 12:1). • The same fire that consumes also purifies; Hebrews 12:29 connects God’s consuming fire with holiness. and place them beside it • Setting the ashes “beside” the altar treats what is holy with respect until the priest changes garments and carries them outside the camp (Leviticus 6:11). • This interim placement keeps the altar area orderly for fresh sacrifices—order is an expression of God’s character (1 Corinthians 14:33). • The movement from altar to outside the camp foreshadows Christ, who “suffered outside the gate” to bear our sin (Hebrews 13:11–12). summary Leviticus 6:10 portrays a priest prepared in pure linen, tending God’s perpetual fire, faithfully clearing away yesterday’s ashes, and handling even residue with reverence. The verse teaches that ministry springs from holiness, integrity, and disciplined devotion, all pointing ahead to Christ’s perfect priesthood and the believer’s call to continual, wholehearted worship. |
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