Exodus 20:26
“Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.”
King James Version (KJV)
Other Translations of Exodus 20:26
“Neither shalt thou goe vp by steps vnto mine Altar, that thy nakednesse be not discouered thereon.”King James Version (1611) -
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“'And you shall not go up by steps to My altar, so that your nakedness will not be exposed on it.'”New American Standard Version (1995)
“Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not uncovered thereon.”American Standard Version (1901)
“And do not go up by steps to my altar, for fear that your bodies may be seen uncovered.”Basic English Bible
“Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.”Darby Bible
“Thou shalt not go up by steps unto my altar, lest thy nakedness be discovered. ”Douay Rheims Bible
“Neither shalt thou go up by steps to my altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon. ”Webster's Bible
“Neither shall you go up by steps to my altar, that your nakedness may not be exposed to it.'”World English Bible
“neither dost thou go up by steps on Mine altar, that thy nakedness be not revealed upon it.”Youngs Literal Bible
“ (20:23) Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto Mine altar, that thy nakedness be not uncovered thereon.”Jewish Publication Society Bible
Ed's comment on 2013-02-13 07:27:20:
I believe this verse speaks about the building of pyramid shaped temples which were very common at the time, not only in Egypt. Usually the place of worship (altar/temple) was at the top of the structure.
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