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What does the Bible say about the altar in Exodus 20?

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The altar in Exodus 20 is a symbol of God's provision for atonement and worship.

The altar mentioned in Exodus 20 serves as a significant representation of God's mercy and justice. It is a place where debt is paid and offerings of thanksgiving are made. The instructions given for building the altar indicate that it should be made of earth or unhewn stones, emphasizing that it is not man’s work that renders it holy, but God's own provision. This altar symbolizes the need for a substitute, ultimately fulfilled in Christ, who is our altar, sacrifice, and priest. The commands related to the altar illustrate God's demand for purity and His merciful desire to restore fellowship with humanity through divine righteousness.
Scripture References: Exodus 20:24-26, Isaiah 59:2, Hebrews 13:10, Philippians 2:5-8

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