Bible Strands
Exodus 30:29
You are to consecrate them so that they will be most holy. Whatever touches them shall be holy.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God speaks to Moses, instructing him to consecrate the altar, its utensils, and the basin with its stand during the tabernacle's construction.
The words — The Hebrew וְ/קִדַּשְׁתָּ֣ (ve./ki.dash.Ta) translates to "and you will consecrate," while קֹ֣דֶשׁ (Ko.desh) denotes a state of "holiness" or "most holy" status.
The thread — This transfer of sacred status appears in Exodus 29:37 regarding the altar's consecration, Leviticus 6:18 concerning food offerings, and Matthew 23:19 where Jesus questions the altar's sanctifying power.
Why it lands — The text states that physical contact with the consecrated objects transfers holiness to the contact, establishing a clear boundary between sacred and common.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy: whatsoever toucheth them shall be holy.
Cross-references
- Exodus 29:37 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 6:18 Any male among the sons of Aaron may eat it. This is a permanent portion from the food offerings to the LORD for the generations to come. Anything that touches them will become holy.”
- Matthew 23:19 You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred?
- Matthew 23:17 You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred?