Exodus 20:24 bbe — Make for me an altar of earth, offering on it your burned offerings and your peace-offerings, your sheep and your oxen:…

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"Make for me an altar of earth, offering on it your burned offerings and your peace-offerings, your sheep and your oxen: in every place where I have put the memory of my name, I will come to you and give you my blessing."

— Exodus 20:24, Bible in Basic English

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“‘You must make for me an altar made of earth, and you will sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and your peace offerings, your sheep and your cattle. In every place where I cause my name to be honored I will come to you and I will bless you.”
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Exodus 20 — Context

And the people kept their places far off, but Moses went near to the dark cloud where God was.

And the Lord said to Moses, Say to the children of Israel, You yourselves have seen that my voice has come to you from heaven

Gods of silver and gods of gold you are not to make for yourselves.

Make for me an altar of earth, offering on it your burned offerings and your peace-offerings, your sheep and your oxen: in every place where I have put the memory of my name, I will come to you and give you my blessing.

And if you make me an altar of stone do not make it of cut stones: for the touch of an instrument will make it unclean.

And do not go up by steps to my altar, for fear that your bodies may be seen uncovered.

Exodus 20:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 20:24 say?

Exodus 20:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Make for me an altar of earth, offering on it your burned offerings and your peace-offerings, your sheep and your oxen: in every place where I have put the memory of my name, I will come to you and give you my blessing.”

Where is Exodus 20:24 in the Bible?

Exodus 20:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 20, verse 24.

Who wrote Exodus?

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Exodus about?

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

What are the major themes of Exodus?

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 20:24.

What translation should I read Exodus 20:24 in?

Exodus 20:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Exodus 20:24?

Exodus 20:24 reads (BBE): “Make for me an altar of earth, offering on it your burned offerings and your peace-offerings, your sheep and your oxen: in every place where I have put the memory of my name, I will come to you and give you my blessing.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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