Deuteronomy 27:6

Build the altar of the Lord your God with uncut stones and sacrifice burnt offerings on it to the Lord your God.

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In The King James Version

Thou shalt build the altar of the LORD thy God of whole stones: and thou shalt offer burnt offerings thereon unto the LORD thy God:

In Context

5Also build a stone altar there to the Lord your God, an altar of stones. Don't use any stone tools in its construction.

7That is also where you are to sacrifice and eat your peace offerings, celebrating in the presence of the Lord your God.

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Cross References

Ephesians 5:2Live in love, just as Christ loved you. He gave himself for us, a gift and sacrificial offering to God like a sweet-smelling perfume.

Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 27:2-11

The Exhibition of the Law. ( b. c. 1451.) 1 And Moses with the elders of Israel commanded the people, saying, Keep all the commandments which I command you this day. 2 And it shall be on the day when ye shall pass over Jordan unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, that thou shalt set thee up great stones, and plaster them with plaster: 3 And thou shalt write upon them all the words of this law, when thou art passed over, that thou mayest go in unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, a land… Read the whole commentary →

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