Exodus 20:26

“Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, etc.] That is, you priests, the sons of Aaron, as the Targums of Jonathan and Jerusalem paraphrase the words; the altar of burnt offering built when the tabernacle was seemed not to require any, being but three cubits high, (<022701>Exodus 27:1) but that in Solomon’s temple did, being ten cubits high, (<140401>2 Chronicles 4:1) and therefore some method must be used to ascend it, and do the business that was to be done on it: now the Jews say f629, there was what they call “Kibbesh”, a sort of a causeway made of earth thrown up, which rose gradually and led to the top of the altar, and was about thirty two cubits long and sixteen broad: and…”

“by steps--a precaution taken for the sake of decency, in consequence of the loose, wide, flowing garments of the priests. Next: Exodus Chapter 21”

“Nothing could be more appropriate as the commencement of the book of the covenant than these regulations for public worship. The rules for the building of altars must have been old and accepted, and are not inconsistent with the directions for the construction of the altar of the court of the tabernacle, Exodus 27:1-8 (compare Joshua 22:26-28). return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Exodus 20". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/exodus-20.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”

“Neither shall thou go at by steps unto mine altar - Indeed afterwards God appointed an altar ten cubits high. But it is probable, they went not up to that by steps, but by a sloping ascent. Next: Exodus Chapter 21”

“thy nakedness: Lev 10:3; Psa 89:7; Ecc 5:1; Heb 12:28, Heb 12:29; Pe1 1:16 Next: Exodus Chapter 21”