King James Version
Leviticus 6:11 in the King James Version says “And he shall put off his garments, and put on other garments, and carry forth the ashes without the camp unto a clean pl...” — study this verse from Leviticus chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And he shall put off his garments, and put on other garments, and carry forth the ashes without the camp unto a clean place.”
Leviticus 6:11 · KJV
Command Aaron and his sons, saying, This is the law of the burnt offering: It is the burnt offering, because of the burning upon the altar all night unto the morning, and the fire of the altar shall be burning in it. because: or, for the burning
And the priest shall put on his linen garment, and his linen breeches shall he put upon his flesh, and take up the ashes which the fire hath consumed with the burnt offering on the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar.
And he shall put off his garments, and put on other garments, and carry forth the ashes without the camp unto a clean place.
And the fire upon the altar shall be burning in it; it shall not be put out: and the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order upon it; and he shall burn thereon the fat of the peace offerings.
The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And he shall put off”
H6584to spread out (i.e., deploy in hostile array); by analogy, to strip (i.e., unclothe, plunder, flay, etc.)
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
“and put on”
H3847properly, wrap around, i.e., (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
“and carry forth”
H3318to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
“the ashes”
H1880the fat; abstractly fatness, i.e., (figuratively) abundance; specifically the (fatty) ashes of sacrifices
“the camp”
H4264an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or e
“place”
H4725properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
This verse is found in the book of Leviticus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Leviticus 6:11 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Leviticus 6:11 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge