Exodus 20:26

neither shalt thou go up, by steps unto mine altar,—lest by any means thy shame be discovered thereupon.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.

In Context

25But if, an altar of stones, thou wilt make to me, thou shalt not build them hewn,—for as soon as thou hast lifted, thy sharp tool, thereupon, thou hast profaned it;

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Cross References

Exodus 28:43so shall they be upon Aaron and upon his sons, when they go into the tent of meeting, or when they approach unto the altar, to minister in the holy place, lest they bear iniquity, and die,—a statute age-abiding, to him and to his seed after him.

Psalms 89:7A GOD inspiring awe in the circle of the holy ones, exceedingly, And to be reverenced above all who are round about him.

Hebrews 12:28Wherefore, seeing that, of a kingdom not to be shaken, we are receiving possession, let us have gratitude—whereby we may be rendering divine service well-pleasingly unto God, with reverence and awe;

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 →

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