Matthew 23:19
Exodus 29:37
For seven days you must make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. The altar will become especially holy; whatever touches the altar will become holy.
Exodus 30:29
Consecrate them and they will be especially holy. Whatever touches them will be consecrated.
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?
General references
Bible References
General references
Exodus 37:25
He made the altar of incense out of acacia wood. It was square, 18 inches long and 18 inches wide; it was 36 inches high. Its horns were of one piece.
Exodus 40:26
Moses also installed the gold altar in the tent of meeting, in front of the veil,
Haggai 2:12
If a man is carrying consecrated meat in the fold of his garment, and it touches bread, stew, wine, oil, or any other food, does it become holy?”
The priests answered, “No.”
The priests answered, “No.”
Matthew 12:6 But I tell you that something greater than the temple is here!