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Exodus 20:26 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Exodus 20:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 20 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.”
Exodus 20:26 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 20:26
Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.Stairs are prohibited lest 'nakedness be discovered' (לֹא־תַעֲלֶה בְמַעֲלֹת עַל־מִזְבְּחִי אֲשֶׁר לֹא־תִגָּלֶה עֶרְוָתְךָ עָלָיו, lo-ta'aleh vema'alot al-mizbechi asher lo-tigaleh ervatekha alav). Ancient Near Eastern garments (robes without undergarments) would expose priests climbing steps. Nakedness symbolizes shame (Genesis 3:7); God's presence requires modesty. The altar must preserve dignity—worship isn't exhibitionist. Later, priestly garments include linen undergarments (Exodus 28:42-43) to ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Exodus 20:26
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“You shall be holy; for I am holy.{Leviticus 11:44-45}”
“for they don't know that they do evil.”
“receiving a Kingdom that can't be shaken”
“to be feared above all those who are around him?”
“This is what Yahweh spoke of, saying, 'I will show myself holy to those who come near me, and before all the people I will be glorified.' Aaron held his peace.”