Translations
Modern
You shall build the altar of the LORD your God with uncut stones and offer upon it burnt offerings to the LORD your God.
Traditional
Thou shalt build the altar of the Lord thy God of whole stones: and thou shalt offer burnt offerings thereon unto the Lord thy God:
Literal
With uncut stones you shall build the altar of YHWH your God, and offer on it burnt offerings to YHWH your God.
Latin
…et de saxis informibus et impolitis: et offeres super eo holocausta Domino Deo tuo,
Original
Hebrew
English
You shall build the altar of the LORD your God with uncut stones and offer upon it burnt offerings to the LORD your God.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Deuteronomy, Book of Education Joshua (Person) Joshua, Book of Mount Ebal Worship
Topics
Altar: Built by Joshua Altar: Mosaic Commandments Prescribing the Construction of Altars: To be Made of Earth, or Unhewn Stone Curse: Curses of the Mosaic Law Instruction in Religion Law: Engraved Upon Monuments Obedience: Enjoined Pillar by Joshua, the Crossing of the Jordan River