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The whole house he overlaid with gold, until all the house was finished: also the whole altar that belonged to the oracle he overlaid with gold.
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The Altar's Special Status
Commentators explain that the altar of incense, though physically in the Holy Place, is described as 'belonging to the oracle' (the Most Holy Place) because its function symbolized approaching God's immediate presence. This connection highlights the altar's supreme importance, which John Gill notes is an emblem of the perfect and precious intercession of Jesus Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The lavish use of precious metals in ornamentation was a special feature of early Oriental architecture. Recent research has given reason to believ…
19th Century
Anglican
These verses describe the overlaying with pure gold of the panelling of the house and of the Oracle, the partition dividing them, and the altar of …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the whole house he overlaid with gold Both the holy place, and the most holy place:
until he …
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