The Covenant Code {Exodus 20:22-26}
Robin G (#25)
3 Plays

1. Exodus 20:22 (NABRE)
The Lord said to Moses: This is what you will say to the Israelites: You have seen for yourselves that I have spoken to you from heaven.
2. Exodus 20:23 (NABRE)
You shall not make alongside of me gods of silver, nor shall you make for yourselves gods of gold.
3. Exodus 20:24 (NABRE)
An altar of earth make for me, and sacrifice upon it your burnt offerings and communion sacrifices, your sheep and your oxen. In every place where I cause my name to be invoked I will come to you and bless you.
4. Exodus 20:25 (NABRE)
But if you make an altar of stone for me, do not build it of cut stone, for by putting a chisel to it you profane it.
5. Exodus 20:26 (NABRE)
You shall not ascend to my altar by steps, lest your nakedness be exposed.

Comments

Robin G (6 years ago)
Exodus 20:25; The first temple was also not made with and cutting devise nor any metal device. Yonasan said this was done because it was learned (Talmud) that metal shortens a persons life (made from a breaking down of particles) and the temple promotes life. Therefore these were opposing actions.