Deuteronomy 27:5

Verse

Moreover, you are to build there an altar to the LORD your God, an altar of stones. You must not use any iron tool on them.

American Standard Version (1901)

And there shalt thou build an altar unto Jehovah thy God, an altar of stones: thou shalt lift up no iron tool upon them.

Bible in Basic English

There you are to make an altar to the Lord your God, of stones on which no iron instrument has been used.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And thou shalt build there an altar to the Lord thy God, of stones which iron hath not touched,

Free Bible Version

Also build a stone altar there to the Lord your God, an altar of stones. Don't use any stone tools in its construction.

Geneva Bible 1599

And there shalt thou build vnto the Lord thy God an altar, euen an altar of stones: thou shalt lift none yron instrument vpon them.

King James (Authorized) Version

And there shalt thou build an altar unto the LORD thy God, an altar of stones: thou shalt not lift up any iron tool upon them.

One Unity Resource Bible

There you shall build an altar to Adonai your God, an altar of stones. You shall not use any iron tool on them.

Translation for Translators

And build a stone altar there to offer sacrifices to Yahweh, but do not cut those stones with iron tools.

Unlocked Literal Bible

There you must build an altar to Yahweh your God, an altar of stones; but you must raise no iron tool to work the stones.

Noah Webster Bible

And there shalt thou build an altar to the LORD thy God, an altar of stones: thou shalt not lift up any iron tool upon them.

World English Bible

There you shall build an altar to Yahweh your God, an altar of stones. You shall not use any iron tool on them.

Young's Literal Translation

and built there an altar to Jehovah thy God, an altar of stones, thou dost not wave over them iron.

Context

The Altar on Mount Ebal

⁴And when you have crossed the Jordan, you are to set up these stones on Mount Ebal, as I am commanding you today, and you are to coat them with plaster.⁵Moreover, you are to build there an altar to the LORD your God, an altar of stones. You must not use any iron tool on them.⁶You shall build the altar of the LORD your God with uncut stones and offer upon it burnt offerings to the LORD your God.

Summary

In this verse, Moses instructs the Israelites to build an altar with uncut stones on Mount Ebal as they enter the Promised Land. The use of uncut stones symbolizes the purity and natural state of the stones, emphasizing the importance of offering God our best without human alteration. This act serves as a reminder of the covenant between God and His people, reinforcing the commitment to follow His commandments and worship Him alone. The altar represents a place of sacrifice, worship, and seeking forgiveness, reflecting the reverence and obedience required in their relationship with God. Ultimately, this verse underscores the significance of honoring God with sincerity and wholehearted devotion in all aspects of life.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

there shalt thou build an altar . . . of whole stones--The stones were to be in their natural state, as if a chisel would communicate pollution to them. The stony pile was to be so large as to contain all the conditions of the covenant, so elevated as to be visible to the whole congregation of Israel; and the religious ceremonial performed on the occasion was to consist: first, of the elementary worship needed for sinful men; and secondly, of the peace offerings, or lively, social feasts, that were suited to the happy people whose God was the Lord. There were thus, the law which condemned, and the typical expiation--the two great principles of revealed religion.

Deuteronomy 27:5

The Altar on Mount Ebal

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Berean Standard Bible

Moreover, you are to build there an altar to the LORD your God, an altar of stones. You must not use any iron tool on them.

American Standard Version (1901)

And there shalt thou build an altar unto Jehovah thy God, an altar of stones: thou shalt lift up no iron tool upon them.

Bible in Basic English

There you are to make an altar to the Lord your God, of stones on which no iron instrument has been used.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And thou shalt build there an altar to the Lord thy God, of stones which iron hath not touched,

Free Bible Version

Also build a stone altar there to the Lord your God, an altar of stones. Don't use any stone tools in its construction.

Geneva Bible 1599

And there shalt thou build vnto the Lord thy God an altar, euen an altar of stones: thou shalt lift none yron instrument vpon them.

King James (Authorized) Version

And there shalt thou build an altar unto the LORD thy God, an altar of stones: thou shalt not lift up any iron tool upon them.

One Unity Resource Bible

There you shall build an altar to Adonai your God, an altar of stones. You shall not use any iron tool on them.

Translation for Translators

And build a stone altar there to offer sacrifices to Yahweh, but do not cut those stones with iron tools.

Unlocked Literal Bible

There you must build an altar to Yahweh your God, an altar of stones; but you must raise no iron tool to work the stones.

Noah Webster Bible

And there shalt thou build an altar to the LORD thy God, an altar of stones: thou shalt not lift up any iron tool upon them.

World English Bible

There you shall build an altar to Yahweh your God, an altar of stones. You shall not use any iron tool on them.

Young's Literal Translation

and built there an altar to Jehovah thy God, an altar of stones, thou dost not wave over them iron.

Deuteronomy 27:5

Verse

Context

The Altar on Mount Ebal

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Deuteronomy 27:5

The Altar on Mount Ebal

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes