Leviticus 6:10
New International Version
The priest shall then put on his linen clothes, with linen undergarments next to his body, and shall remove the ashes of the burnt offering that the fire has consumed on the altar and place them beside the altar.

New Living Translation
In the morning, after the priest on duty has put on his official linen clothing and linen undergarments, he must clean out the ashes of the burnt offering and put them beside the altar.

English Standard Version
And the priest shall put on his linen garment and put his linen undergarment on his body, and he shall take up the ashes to which the fire has reduced the burnt offering on the altar and put them beside the altar.

Berean Standard Bible
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 Bible
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.

New King James Version
And the priest shall put on his linen garment, and his linen trousers he shall put on his body, and take up the ashes of the burnt offering which the fire has consumed on the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar.

New American Standard Bible
The priest is to put on his linen robe, and he shall put on linen undergarments next to his body; and he shall take up the fatty ashes to which the fire reduces the burnt offering on the altar and place them beside the altar.

NASB 1995
The priest is to put on his linen robe, and he shall put on undergarments next to his flesh; and he shall take up the ashes to which the fire reduces the burnt offering on the altar and place them beside the altar.

NASB 1977
‘And the priest is to put on his linen robe, and he shall put on undergarments next to his flesh; and he shall take up the ashes to which the fire reduces the burnt offering on the altar, and place them beside the altar.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the priest shall put on his linen robe, and he shall put on undergarments next to his flesh; and he shall raise up the ashes to which the fire reduces the burnt offering on the altar and place them beside the altar.

Amplified Bible
The priest is to put on his linen robe, with his linen undergarments next to his body. Then he shall take up the ashes of the burnt offering which the fire has consumed on the altar and put them beside the altar.

Christian Standard Bible
The priest is to put on his linen robe and linen undergarments. He is to remove the ashes of the burnt offering the fire has consumed on the altar, and place them beside the altar.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The priest is to put on his linen robe and linen undergarments. He is to remove the ashes of the burnt offering the fire has consumed on the altar, and place them beside the altar.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
The next morning you will dress in your priestly clothes, including your linen underwear. Then clean away the ashes left by the sacrifices and pile them beside the altar.

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"The priest must put on his linen clothes, including his linen undergarments. Then he will remove the ashes left on the altar from the fire that consumed the burnt offering and will put them next to the altar.

Good News Translation
Then the priest, wearing his linen robe and linen shorts, shall remove the greasy ashes left on the altar and put them at the side of the altar.

International Standard Version
The priest is to clothe himself with a linen robe and undergarments. Then he is to take the ashes of the burnt offering on the altar that had been consumed by the fire and set them beside the altar.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
Then the priest must put on his linen robe and must put linen leggings over his bare flesh, and he must take up the fatty ashes of the burnt offering that the fire consumed on the altar, and he must place them beside the altar.

New Heart English Bible
The priest shall put on his linen garment, and he shall put on his linen breeches 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.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the priest has put on his long robe of fine linen, and he puts his fine linen trousers on his flesh, and has lifted up the ashes which the fire consumes with the burnt-offering on the altar, and has put them near the altar;

Young's Literal Translation
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;

Smith's Literal Translation
The original Julia E. Smith Bible records the following as a verse reference for Lev 6:3And the priest put on his garment of thread, and his drawers of thread he shall put upon his flesh, and he took up the ashes which the fire shall consume, with the burnt-offering upon the altar, and he put it beside the altar.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
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,

Catholic Public Domain Version
The priest shall be vested with the tunic and the linen undergarments. And he shall take up the ashes of that which the devouring fire has consumed, and, placing them next to the altar,

New American Bible
The priest, clothed in his linen robe and wearing linen pants underneath, shall take away the ashes to which the fire has reduced the burnt offering on the altar, and lay them at the side of the altar.

New Revised Standard Version
The priest shall put on his linen vestments after putting on his linen undergarments next to his body; and he shall take up the ashes to which the fire has reduced the burnt offering on the altar, and place them beside the altar.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the priest shall put on his linen garment, and his linen breeches shall be put upon his body, and he shall remove the ashes which the fire has consumed with the burnt offering on the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Priest shall put on clothing of fine white linen and he shall wear on his body a garment of fine white linen and he shall take out the ashes that the fire of the burnt offering consumed, that are upon the altar, and he shall place them on the side the altar.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
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.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the priest shall put on the linen tunic, and he shall put the linen drawers on his body; and shall take away that which has been thoroughly burnt, which the fire shall have consumed, even the whole-burnt-offering from the altar, and he shall put it near the altar.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Burnt Offering
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.…

Cross References
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. ...

Exodus 29:5-9
Take the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastplate. Fasten the ephod on him with its woven waistband. / Put the turban on his head and attach the holy diadem to the turban. / Then take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head. ...

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.

Numbers 4:5-15
Whenever the camp sets out, Aaron and his sons are to go in, take down the veil of the curtain, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it. / They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles. / Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it. ...

Numbers 18:7
But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.”

1 Samuel 2:18
Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod.

1 Samuel 22:18
So the king ordered Doeg, “You turn and strike down the priests!” And Doeg the Edomite turned and struck down the priests himself. On that day he killed eighty-five men who wore the linen ephod.

2 Samuel 6:14
And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD,

1 Chronicles 15:27
Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod.

2 Chronicles 31:10
and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and there is plenty left over, because the LORD has blessed His people; this great abundance is what is left over.”

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.

Matthew 22:11-12
But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes. / ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless.

Luke 15:22
But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

John 19:23-24
When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. It was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. / So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did.

Acts 1:10
They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.


Treasury of Scripture

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

linen garment

Leviticus 16:4
He shall put on the holy linen coat, and he shall have the linen breeches upon his flesh, and shall be girded with a linen girdle, and with the linen mitre shall he be attired: these are holy garments; therefore shall he wash his flesh in water, and so put them on.

Exodus 28:39-43
And thou shalt embroider the coat of fine linen, and thou shalt make the mitre of fine linen, and thou shalt make the girdle of needlework…

Exodus 39:27-29
And they made coats of fine linen of woven work for Aaron, and for his sons, …

consumed

Leviticus 1:9,13,17
But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, to be a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD…

Numbers 16:21,35
Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment…

Psalm 20:3
Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.

beside

Leviticus 1:16
And he shall pluck away his crop with his feathers, and cast it beside the altar on the east part, by the place of the ashes:

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Leviticus 6
1. The trespass offering for sins done wittingly
8. The law of the burnt offering
14. and of the meat offering
19. The offering at the consecration of a priest
24. The law of the sin offering














The priest
The Hebrew word for "priest" is "kohen," which signifies one who is set apart for sacred duties. In the context of Leviticus, the priest serves as a mediator between God and the people, highlighting the importance of holiness and purity in approaching God. The priest's role is a foreshadowing of Christ, our ultimate High Priest, who intercedes on our behalf.

is to put on
This phrase indicates an action of preparation and sanctification. The act of putting on specific garments symbolizes the priest's readiness to serve and the need for purity in worship. It reflects the New Testament call for believers to "put on" the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness (Ephesians 4:24).

his linen robe
The linen robe, or "ketonet" in Hebrew, represents purity and simplicity. Linen, being a natural fiber, was considered clean and appropriate for sacred service. This garment signifies the priest's dedication to God and the need for purity in His presence. Linen's use in priestly garments underscores the call for believers to live lives of purity and righteousness.

and linen undergarments
The Hebrew term "miknese" refers to the undergarments worn by the priest. These garments ensured modesty and further emphasized the need for holiness. The undergarments serve as a reminder that God sees beyond outward appearances and desires purity of heart and mind.

next to his body
This phrase highlights the intimate and personal nature of the priest's service. The garments worn next to the body symbolize the internal purity required of those who serve God. It is a call for believers to maintain purity not only in actions but also in thoughts and intentions.

and he is to remove the ashes
The act of removing ashes signifies the completion of the sacrificial process and the need for continual cleansing. Ashes, the remnants of the burnt offering, represent sin that has been consumed by the fire of God's holiness. This act points to the ongoing need for repentance and renewal in the believer's life.

of the burnt offering
The burnt offering, or "olah" in Hebrew, was a sacrifice of atonement, symbolizing complete surrender to God. It was wholly consumed by fire, representing total dedication and the need for atonement. This offering prefigures Christ's ultimate sacrifice, which fully atones for sin and calls believers to live lives of complete devotion.

that the fire has consumed
Fire in the Bible often symbolizes God's presence and purifying power. The consuming fire of the altar represents God's holiness and His ability to purify and sanctify. This imagery calls believers to allow God's refining fire to purify their lives, removing impurities and drawing them closer to Him.

on the altar
The altar, or "mizbeach" in Hebrew, is a place of sacrifice and encounter with God. It represents the meeting point between the divine and the human. The altar's significance in the Old Testament points to the cross of Christ, where the ultimate sacrifice was made, reconciling humanity to God.

and place them beside it
Placing the ashes beside the altar signifies the completion of the sacrificial process and the readiness for new offerings. It is a reminder of the ongoing nature of worship and the need for continual dedication to God. This act encourages believers to continually offer themselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God (Romans 12:1).

(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.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the priest
הַכֹּהֵ֜ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

shall put on
וְלָבַ֨שׁ (wə·lā·ḇaš)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe

his linen
בַ֗ד (ḇaḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 906: Flaxen thread, yarn, a linen garment

robe
מִדּ֣וֹ (mid·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4055: Extent, height, a measure, a vesture, a carpet

and linen
בַד֮ (ḇaḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 906: Flaxen thread, yarn, a linen garment

undergarments,
וּמִֽכְנְסֵי־ (ū·miḵ·nə·sê-)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - mdc
Strong's 4370: An undergarment

and he shall remove
וְהֵרִ֣ים (wə·hê·rîm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise

from the altar
הַמִּזְבֵּ֑חַ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4196: An altar

the ashes
הַדֶּ֗שֶׁן (had·de·šen)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1880: The fat, fatness, abundance, the, ashes of sacrifices

of the burnt offering
הָעֹלָ֖ה (hā·‘ō·lāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering

that the fire
הָאֵ֛שׁ (hā·’êš)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 784: A fire

has consumed
תֹּאכַ֥ל (tō·ḵal)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

and place
וְשָׂמ֕וֹ (wə·śā·mōw)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

them beside
אֵ֖צֶל (’ê·ṣel)
Preposition
Strong's 681: A joining together, proximity

[it].
הַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ׃ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4196: An altar


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