Make them linen undergarments to cover their naked bodies; they must extend from the waist to the thighs.
Exodus 20:26 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Do not go up to my altar on steps, so that your nakedness is not exposed on it. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Neither shall you go up by steps to My altar, that your nakedness be not exposed upon it. American Standard Version (1901) Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not uncovered thereon. Common English Bible Don’t climb onto my altar using steps: then your genitals won’t be exposed by doing so.” Catholic Public Domain Version You shall not ascend by steps to my altar, lest your nakedness be revealed." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Thou shalt not go up by steps unto my altar, lest thy nakedness be discovered. |
Make them linen undergarments to cover their naked bodies; they must extend from the waist to the thighs.
These must be worn by Aaron and his sons whenever they enter the tent of meeting or approach the altar to minister in the sanctuary area, so that they do not incur guilt and die. This is to be a permanent statute for Aaron and for his future descendants.
Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Better to approach in obedience than to offer the sacrifice as fools do, for they ignorantly do wrong.
The ledge is 7.4 metres long by 7.4 metres wide, with four equal sides. The rim all round it is 27 centimetres, and its gutter is 53 centimetres all round it. The altar’s steps face east.’
Moses said to Aaron, ‘This is what the Lord has spoken: I will demonstrate my holiness , to those who are near me, and I will reveal my glory , before all the people.’ And Aaron remained silent.