Exodus 20:26 Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon. - Free Bible Online

Exodus 20:26 'And you shall not go up by steps to My altar, that your nakedness may not be exposed on it.'


      26. by steps--a precaution taken for the sake of decency, in consequence of the loose, wide, flowing garments of the priests.

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Questions Related to this Verse

Where in Scripture does it mention The mosaic commandments prescribing the construction of an Altar?

Where in Scripture does it mention worship?

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Brief Summary: The preface to the ten commandments. (1,2) The commandments of the first table. (3-11) Of the second table. (12-17) The fear of the people. (18-21) Idolatry again forbidden. (22-26)

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Moses and the Exodus
The Giving of the Law
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Bibliography Information

Free Bible Online Picture Study Bible, King James Version. New York: American Bible Society: www.free-bible.com, 1995-2013. Bible History Picture Study Bible. Oct 31, 2024.


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