God’s Word Translation
Leviticus 10:2
2A fire flashed from the Lord and burned them, and they died in the presence of the Lord.
Leviticus 10:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And there went out fire from the Lord, and devoured them, and they died before the Lord.
- New International Version (NIV)So fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed them, and they died before the Lord.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And fire came out from before the Lord and consumed them, and they died before the Lord.
- New King James Version (NKJV)So fire went out from the Lord and devoured them, and they died before the Lord.
Context of Leviticus 10:2
1Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu each took an incense burner and put burning coals and incense in it. Then in the Lord’s presence they offered this unauthorized fire. A fire flashed from the Lord and burned them, and they died in the presence of the Lord. 3Moses said to Aaron, “This is exactly what the Lord said: ‘I will show my holiness among those who come to me. I will show my glory to all the people.’ ” Aaron was speechless. 4Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Aaron’s uncle, Uzziel. He told them, “Come and take your relatives away from in front of the holy place. Take them outside the camp.”
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וַתֵּ֥צֵא אֵ֛שׁ מִלִּפְנֵ֥י יְהוָ֖ה וַתֹּ֣אכַל אוֹתָ֑ם וַיָּמֻ֖תוּ לִפְנֵ֥י יְהוָֽה׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Leviticus 10:2
- Leviticus 9:24Fire came out from the Lord’s presence and consumed the burnt offering and the pieces of fat on the altar. When all the people saw this, they shouted and bowed with their faces touching the ground.
- Leviticus 16:1The Lord spoke to Moses after Aaron’s two sons had come into the Lord’s presence and died.
- Numbers 3:3These are the names of Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.
- Numbers 16:35Fire came from the Lord and consumed the 250 men who were offering incense.
- Numbers 26:61But Nadab and Abihu had died because they offered unauthorized fire in the Lord’s presence.
- 2 Samuel 6:7The Lord became angry with Uzzah, so God killed him there for his lack of respect. He died beside the ark of God.
- 2 Kings 1:10Elijah answered the officer, “If I’m a man of God, fire will come from heaven and burn up you and your 50 men.” Then fire came from heaven and burned up the officer and his 50 men.
- 1 Chronicles 24:2Nadab and Abihu died before their father died, and neither had any children. So Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.
- Numbers 16:32and the earth opened up to swallow them, their families, the followers of Korah, and all their property.
- 1 Samuel 6:19God struck down some of the people from Beth Shemesh because they looked inside the ark of the Lord. He struck down 70 people. The people mourned because the Lord struck them with such a great blow.
- 1 Chronicles 13:10The Lord became angry with Uzzah and killed him for reaching for the ark. He died in God’s presence.
- 1 Chronicles 15:13Because you weren’t there the first time, the Lord our God struck us. We hadn’t dedicated our lives to serving him in the way ⌞he⌟ designated.”
- Acts 5:5When Ananias heard Peter say this, he dropped dead. Everyone who heard about his death was terrified.
- 1 Corinthians 10:11These things happened to make them an example for others. These things were written down as a warning for us who are living in the closing days of history.
- Leviticus 10:5So they came and took them away to a place outside the camp, as Moses told them. The dead men were still in their linen robes.
- Isaiah 30:33Topheth was prepared long ago. It was made ready for the king. It was made deep and wide and piled high with plenty of burning logs. The Lord’s breath will be like a flood of burning sulfur, setting it on fire.
Commentaries on Leviticus 10:2
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2The fire which had just before sanctified the ministry of Aaron as well pleasing to God, now brought to destruction his two eldest sons because they did not sanctify Yahweh in their hearts, but dared to perform a self-willed act of worship; just as the same Gospel is to one a savor of life unto life, and to another a savor of death unto death 2 Corinthians 2:16.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2In Leviticus 9:24, the fire showed God's acceptance. Now, it shows his disapproval by causing the death of Nadab and Abihu. They had shown a careless attitude toward worshiping God (compare Acts 5:1–11).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. there went out fire from the Lord, and devoured them--rather, "killed them"; for it appears (Le 10:5) that neither their bodies nor their robes were consumed. The expression, "from the Lord," indicates that this fire issued from the most holy place. In the destruction of these two young priests by the infliction of an awful judgment, the wisdom of God observed the same course, in repressing the first instance of contempt for sacred things, as he did at…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Leviticus 10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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