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Leviticus 09 General Notes

Structure and formatting

Aaron begins to function as the high priest in this chapter. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/highpriest)

Special concepts in this chapter

Following Yahweh's instructions

Great care is taken to show that Aaron perfectly followed Yahweh's instructions. Moses records every detail to show how Aaron correctly followed Yahweh.

Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter

"Fire came out from Yahweh"

Aaron did not create the fire that consumed his sacrifice. Instead, Yahweh miraculously began the fire which consumed the sacrifice. This showed that the sacrifice was acceptable to him. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/miracle)