Leviticus 6:13 nasb — 'Fire shall be kept burning continually on the altar; it is not to go out.

NASB

"'Fire shall be kept burning continually on the altar; it is not to go out."

— Leviticus 6:13, NASB

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Leviticus 6 — Context

10

'The priest is to put on his linen robe, and he shall put on undergarments next to his flesh; and he shall take up the ashes to which the fire reduces the burnt offering on the altar and place them beside the altar.

11

'Then he shall take off his garments and put on other garments, and carry the ashes outside the camp to a clean place.

12

'The fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it. It shall not go out, but the priest shall burn wood on it every morning; and he shall lay out the burnt offering on it, and offer up in smoke the fat portions of the peace offerings on it.

13

'Fire shall be kept burning continually on the altar; it is not to go out.

14

'Now this is the law of the grain offering: the sons of Aaron shall present it before the LORD in front of the altar.

15

'Then one of them shall lift up from it a handful of the fine flour of the grain offering, with its oil and all the incense that is on the grain offering, and he shall offer it up in smoke on the altar, a soothing aroma, as its memorial offering to the LORD.

16

'What is left of it Aaron and his sons are to eat. It shall be eaten as unleavened cakes in a holy place; they are to eat it in the court of the tent of meeting.

Leviticus 6:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 6:13 say?
Leviticus 6:13 in the NASB reads: “'Fire shall be kept burning continually on the altar; it is not to go out.”
Where is Leviticus 6:13 in the Bible?
Leviticus 6:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 6, verse 13.
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 6:13.
What translation should I read Leviticus 6:13 in?
Leviticus 6:13 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 6:13?
Leviticus 6:13 reads (NASB): “'Fire shall be kept burning continually on the altar; it is not to go out.” 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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