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# to cleanse it
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The altar being fit to be used for God's purposes is spoken of as if it were physically clean.
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# set it apart to Yahweh, away from the unclean actions of the people of Israel
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2023-11-23 16:49:44 +00:00
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The altar being dedicated to Yahweh is spoken of as if it were physically separated from the sins of the people.
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# the unclean actions
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2023-11-23 16:49:44 +00:00
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Sinful actions which make people unacceptable to Yahweh are spoken of as if they were physically unclean actions.
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