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Beside the sanctuary entrance after the fire has subsided, Moses speaks gravely to Aaron. Moses wears cream robe and burgundy mantle; Aaron remains in complete high-priestly garments, standing rigid and silent with grief held inward. Two covered forms lie distant and unobtrusive behind attendants. No speech text, visible deity, active flame, blood, gore, theatrical weeping, or torn garments.
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Leviticus 10:3

Aaron is silent

Strange Fire and Priestly Grief · Leviticus 10

Story guide: Beside the sanctuary entrance after the fire has subsided, Moses speaks gravely to Aaron. Moses wears cream robe and burgundy mantle; Aaron remains in complete high-priestly garments, standing rigid and silent with grief held inward. Two covered forms lie distant and unobtrusive behind attendants. No speech text, visible deity, active flame, blood, gore, theatrical weeping, or torn garments.

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3Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what Yahweh spoke, saying: ‘Among those who come near me I will be sanctified, and before all the people I will be glorified.’” And Aaron was silent.

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