Exodus 20:26

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 20:26

BSB
And you must not go up to My altar on steps, lest your nakedness be exposed on it.'
AKJV
Neither shall you go up by steps to my altar, that your nakedness be not discovered thereon.
CPDV
You shall not ascend by steps to my altar, lest your nakedness be revealed."
ERV
Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.
NHEB
Neither shall you go up by steps to my altar, that your nakedness may not be exposed to it.'
SMT
And thou shalt not go up by steps upon mine altar, that thou shalt not uncover thy nakedness upon it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 20:26

NeithershaltthougoupH5927VerbbystepsH4609Noun FeminineuntominealtarH4196Noun MasculinethatthynakednessH6172Noun FemininebenotdiscoveredH1540Verbthereon

Commentary for Exodus 20:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 20:26
Summary
Altar access must preserve modesty.
Event
Altar access restriction established
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Ritual