Exodus 20:25
The Scripture
(25) And if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stone: for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter God commands Moses to speak the Ten Commandments to the Israelites, who are gathered at the edge of the wilderness. The commandments cover moral duties, worship, and the sanctity of time, establishing the foundation of Israel's covenant with God. The chapter ends with a warning that those who do not obey will be cut off from the blessings of the covenant.
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Related verses (shared words)
Isaiah 28:16Genesis 29:3Exodus 28:10Exodus 34:4I Samuel 6:18I Samuel 17:49