Exodus 20:26

New International Reader's Version

Do not walk up steps to my altar. If you do, someone might see your naked body under your robes.’

Cross References

Psalm 89:7

God is highly respected among his holy angels. He’s more wonderful than all those who are around him.

Exodus 28:42

“Make linen underwear that reaches from the waist to the thigh.

Exodus 28:43

Aaron and the priests in his family line must wear it when they enter the tent of meeting. They must also wear it when they approach the altar to serve in the Holy Room. Then they will not be found guilty and die. “For all time to come, that will be a law for Aaron and the priests in his family line.

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Be careful what you say when you go to God’s house. Go there to listen. Don’t be like foolish people when you offer your sacrifice. They do what is wrong and don’t even know it.

Ezekiel 43:17

The upper ledge is also square. It is 25 feet long and 25 feet wide. The drain goes all the way around the altar. The rim of the drain is 11 inches wide. The steps leading up to the top of the altar face east.”

Leviticus 10:3

Then Moses spoke to Aaron. He said, “That’s what the Lord was talking about when he said, “ ‘Among those who approach me I will show that I am holy. In the sight of all the people I will be honored.’ ” So Aaron remained silent.

1 Peter 1:16

It is written, “Be holy, because I am holy.” (Leviticus 11:44,45; 19:2)