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Exodus 30:29

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You are to consecrate them so that they will be most holy. Whatever touches them shall be holy.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 29

Moses is, in this chapter, further instructed, I. Concerning the altar of incense (Exo 30:1-10). II. Concerning the ransom-money which the Israelites were to pay, when they were numbered (Exo 30:11-16). III. Concerning the laver of brass, which was set for the priests to wash in (Exo 30:17-21). IV. Concerning the making up of the anointing oil, and the use of it (Exo 30:22-33). V. Concerning the incense and perfume which were to be burned on the golden altar (Exo 30:34, etc.).

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Strong's Concordancev. 29

קָדַשׁ (qâdash, H6942) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally) קֹדֶשׁ (qôdesh, H6944) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity נָגַע (nâgaʻ, H5060) — properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with…

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Exodus 29:37rank 4

For seven days you shall make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will become most holy; whatever touches the altar will be holy.

Leviticus 6:18rank 4

Any male among the sons of Aaron may eat it. This is a permanent portion from the offerings made by fire to the LORD for the generations to come. Anything that touches them will become holy.”

Matthew 23:19rank 4

You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred?

Matthew 23:17rank 3

You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred?

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