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Deuteronomy 26:4 Cross-References
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“And the priest shall take the basket out of thine hand, and set it down before the altar of the LORD thy God.”
Deuteronomy 26:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 26:4
The priest shall take the basket out of thine hand, and set it down before the altar of the LORD thy God—the transfer from worshiper to priest symbolizes the offering's acceptance. The priest doesn't consume it immediately but sets it down before the altar (hinnicho lifnei mizbach YHWH), formally presenting it to God. This choreography emphasizes that offerings belong to God primarily, not to the priesthood, though priests later receive portions (Deuteronomy 18:3-4).The mizbeach (altar) is the meeting point between heaven and earth, where holy God receives gifts from sinful humanity. The baske...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 26:4
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