Exodus 20:26
Neither shalt thou goe vp by steppes vnto mine altar, that thy filthines be not discouered thereon.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.
In Context
Cross References
Exodus 28:43And they shalbe for Aaron and his sonnes when they come into the Tabernacle of the Congregation, or whe they come vnto the altar to minister in the holy place, that they commit not iniquitie, and so die. This shalbe a lawe for euer vnto him and to his seede after him.
Psalms 89:7God is very terrible in the assemblie of the Saints, and to be reuerenced aboue all, that are about him.
Hebrews 12:28Wherefore seeing we receiue a kingdome, which cannot be shaken, let vs haue grace whereby we may so serue God, that we may please him with reuerence and feare.
Matthew Henry on Exodus 20:23-26
The Law Concerning Altars. ( b. c. 1491.) 22 And the Lord said unto Moses, Thus thou shalt say unto the children of Israel, Ye have seen that I have talked with you from heaven. 23 Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold. 24 An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee. 25 And if thou wilt… Read the whole commentary →