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Berean Standard Bible

“The fire shall be kept burning on the altar continually; it must not be extinguished.”

Leviticus 6:13

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Study note

Leviticus 6 gives priests instructions for the burnt offering, including how to handle the ashes and care for the altar. The offerings were part of daily life at the tabernacle.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The fire shall be kept burning on the altar continually; it must not be extinguished.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Fire shall be kept burning upon the altar continually; it shall not go out.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Let the fire be kept burning on the altar at all times; it is never to go out.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El fuego ha de arder continuamente en el altar; no se apagará.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El fuego debe mantenerse encendido continuamente sobre el altar. No debe dejarse apagar.

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