Lux Domini

Leviticus 10:1

And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not.
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What does Leviticus 10:1 mean?

Next to Moses and Aaron, none were more likely to be honourable in Israel than Nadab and Abihu. There is reason to think that they were puffed up with pride, and that they were heated with wine.

Key themes

HumilityHolinessAtonementPriesthood

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Keep this verse inside Leviticus 10:1-2 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Leviticus 10:2Philippians 2:3James 4:6

Related topics

Bible verses about humility

Glossary

Abihu Person

Father of Him; i. e., “worshipper of God”, the second of the sons of Aaron ( Ex. 6:23 ; Num. 3:2 ; 26:60 ; 1 Chr. 6:3 ). Along with his three brothers he was consecrated to the priest’s office ( Ex. 28:1 ).