Leviticus 10:2 cpdv — And fire coming out from the Lord destroyed them, and they died in the sight of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And fire coming out from the Lord destroyed them, and they died in the sight of the Lord. "

— Leviticus 10:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 10 — Context

1

And the sons of Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, picking up their censers, placed fire in them and incense upon them, offering in the sight of the Lord a strange fire, such as was not instructed of them.

2

And fire coming out from the Lord destroyed them, and they died in the sight of the Lord.

3

And Moses said to Aaron: “This is what the Lord has spoken: ‘I will be sanctified in those who approach me, and I will be glorified in the sight of all the people.’ ” And upon hearing this, Aaron was silent.

4

Then Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel, the paternal uncle of Aaron, and he said to them, “Go and take your brothers from the sight of the Sanctuary, and carry them beyond the camp.”

5

And moving quickly, they took them as they lay, vested with linen tunics, and cast them outside, just as had been commanded them.

Leviticus 10:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 10:2 say?
Leviticus 10:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And fire coming out from the Lord destroyed them, and they died in the sight of the Lord. ”
Where is Leviticus 10:2 in the Bible?
Leviticus 10:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 10, verse 2.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 10:2.
What translation should I read Leviticus 10:2 in?
Leviticus 10:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 10:2?
Leviticus 10:2 reads (CPDV): “And fire coming out from the Lord destroyed them, and they died in the sight of the Lord. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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