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You shall build the altar of Yahweh your God of uncut stones; and you shall offer burnt offerings thereon to Yahweh your God:
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The Unhewn Stone Altar
Commentators explain that the altar was to be built of natural, unworked stones. Matthew Henry sees this as a powerful symbol of Christ, our ultimate Altar. Like the stones, Jesus appeared ordinary and was 'refused by the builders,' yet He was chosen by God to be the cornerstone of our salvation. This reminds us that God's power is often revealed in what the world considers plain or unimpressive.
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Deuteronomy
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19th Century
Anglican
Burnt offerings. —The idea of these is the dedication of one’s life to God.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You shall build the altar of the Lord your God of whole stones And of such Joshua bui…
Presbyterian
As soon as they had come into Canaan, they were to set up a monument, on which they were to write the words of this law. They were to set up an alt…
