Deuteronomy 27:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And there shalt thou build an altar unto the LORD thy God, an altar of stones: thou shalt not lift up any iron tool upon them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

There you must build an altar to the LORD your God, an altar made of stones. You must not use any iron tools on them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is instructing His people to build a simple stone altar without using metal tools to shape or cut the stones.

📚 Historical Context

Moses was giving final instructions to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land, including specific commands about worship practices they should follow once they settled there. The prohibition against iron tools reflects God's desire for natural, unworked stones that represented purity and simplicity in worship, avoiding human craftsmanship that might become a source of pride.

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