26 And do not go up to my altar on steps, or your private parts may be exposed.'

Other Translations of Exodus 20:26

King James Version

26 Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

26 Don't use steps to climb to my Altar because that will expose your nakedness.'

New King James Version

26 Nor shall you go up by steps to My altar, that your nakedness may not be exposed on it.'

New Living Translation

26 And do not approach my altar by going up steps. If you do, someone might look up under your clothing and see your nakedness.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 20:26

Commentary on Exodus 20:22-26

(Read Exodus 20:22-26)

Moses having entered into the thick darkness, God there spake in his hearing all that follows from hence to the end of chap. 23, which is mostly an exposition of the ten commandments. The laws in these verses relate to God's worship. The Israelites are assured of God's gracious acceptance of their devotions. Under the gospel, men are encouraged to pray every where, and wherever God's people meet in his name to worship him, he will be in the midst of them; there he will come unto them, and will bless them.