KJV ORIGINAL
Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And don't build steps leading up to my altar, so that your nakedness won't be exposed while you're serving there.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving practical instructions to maintain dignity and modesty during worship at the altar.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given as part of the detailed instructions for building altars and conducting worship in ancient Israel. In that culture, men typically wore robes or tunics, and climbing steps could expose their bodies inappropriately. God wanted worship to be conducted with proper reverence and modesty.
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