Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Bible References

Linen garment

Leviticus 16:4
He is to wear a holy linen tunic, and linen undergarments are to be on his body. He must tie a linen sash around him and wrap his head with a linen turban. These are holy garments; he must bathe his body with water before he wears them.
Exodus 28:39
“You are to weave the tunic from fine linen, make a turban of fine linen, and make an embroidered sash.
Exodus 39:27
They made the tunics of fine woven linen for Aaron and his sons.
Ezekiel 44:17
When they enter the gates of the inner court they must wear linen garments; they must not have on them anything made of wool when they minister at the gates of the inner court and within it.
Revelation 7:13
Then one of the elders asked me, “Who are these people robed in white, and where did they come from?”
Revelation 19:8
She was given fine linen to wear, bright and pure.

For the fine linen represents the righteous acts of the saints.

Consumed

Leviticus 1:9
The offerer must wash its entrails and shanks with water. Then the priest will burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, a fire offering of a pleasing aroma to the Lord.
Numbers 16:21
“Separate yourselves from this community so I may consume them instantly.”
Psalm 20:3
May He remember all your offerings
and accept your burnt offering.Selah

Beside

Leviticus 1:16
He will remove its digestive tract, cutting off the tail feathers, and throw it on the east side of the altar at the place for ashes.

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