Leviticus 10:2 nasb — And fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died before the LORD.

NASB

"And fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died before the LORD."

— Leviticus 10:2, NASB

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Leviticus 10 — Context

1

Now Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took their respective firepans, and after putting fire in them, placed incense on it and offered strange fire before the LORD, which He had not commanded them.

2

And fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died before the LORD.

3

Then Moses said to Aaron, "It is what the LORD spoke, saying, 'By those who come near Me I will be treated as holy, And before all the people I will be honored.'" So Aaron, therefore, kept silent.

4

Moses called also to Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Aaron's uncle Uzziel, and said to them, "Come forward, carry your relatives away from the front of the sanctuary to the outside of the camp."

5

So they came forward and carried them still in their tunics to the outside of the camp, as Moses had said.

Leviticus 10:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 10:2 say?
Leviticus 10:2 in the NASB reads: “And fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died before 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 (NASB): “And fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died before 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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