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Moses listens alone among rough stones at the cloud’s edge.
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Exodus 20:22-26

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The words of the covenant · Exodus 20

Story guide: Yahweh forbids silver and gold gods and commands simple altars of earth or uncut stone, without steps.

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22Then Yahweh said to Moses, “Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel: You yourselves have seen that I have spoken to you from heaven.”

23You shall not make gods of silver alongside me, nor shall you make for yourselves gods of gold.

24You shall make for me an altar of earth, and on it you shall sacrifice your burnt offerings and your peace offerings, your flock and your herd. In every place where I cause my name to be remembered, I will come to you and bless you.

25And if you make for me an altar of stones, you shall not build it of cut stones; for if you wield your sword on it, you will profane it.

26And you shall not go up by steps to my altar, so that your nakedness may not be exposed on it.

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