Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Leviticus 9:24

Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Leviticus 9:24 - 9:24

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Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Leviticus 9:24 - 9:24

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9:1 - 9:1
9:8 - 9:8
9:17 - 9:17
9:22 - 9:22
9:23 - 9:23
9:24 - 9:24

there came a fire out from ... the Lord - A flame emanating from that resplendent light that filled the holy place flashed upon the brazen altar and kindled the sacrifices. This miraculous fire - for the descent of which the people had probably been prepared, and which the priests were enjoined never to let go out (Lev 6:13) - was a sign, not only of the acceptance of the offerings and of the establishment of Aaron’s authority, but of God’s actual residence in that chosen dwelling-place. The moment the solemn though welcome spectacle was seen, a simultaneous shout of joy and gratitude burst from the assembled congregation, and in the attitude of profoundest reverence they worshipped “a present Deity.”