Exodus 20:24

An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.

Cross-references

Exodus 24:4 Parallel

Exodus 24:4 shows Moses building an altar after the law is given, directly carrying out the instruction in this verse.

Exodus 25:22 promises God meeting with Moses at the mercy seat, similar to the promise of coming and blessing at the altar here.

Exodus 27:1 Parallel

Exodus 27:1 describes the tabernacle's bronze altar, a more elaborate version of the simple earth altar commanded here.

Exodus 38:1 Parallel

Exodus 38:1 records the actual construction of the bronze altar, implementing the design from Exodus 27.

In 2 Chronicles 7:16, God repeats that He has consecrated this house for His name.

Ezra 6:12 Allusion

Ezra 6:12 references the God who caused His name to dwell in the Jerusalem temple.

Nehemiah 1:9 recalls God's promise to bring His people to the place where His name dwells.

Psalm 74:7 Allusion

Psalm 74:7 laments the destruction of the sanctuary, the dwelling place of God's name.

1 Kings 9:3 Prophetic fulfillment

In 1 Kings 9:3, God confirms He has put His name in the temple forever, fulfilling this promise.

In 1 Kings 8:29, Solomon directly cites this promise, asking God to watch over the temple where His name dwells.

Jeremiah 7:10-12 warns against corrupt worship in the temple called by God's name, contrasting the promised blessing with abuse.

Deuteronomy 16:5 restricts the Passover sacrifice to the chosen place, contrasting with the earlier 'every place' permission for altars.

Deuteronomy 14:23 requires eating the tithe before the Lord at the place he chooses, linking to the 'name' and blessing theme of Exodus 20:24.

Malachi 1:11 universalizes the 'in every place' promise to all nations offering pure worship, expanding its scope.

Deuteronomy 12:11 reiterates the command to bring offerings to the place God chooses, echoing the 'name' and sacrifices of Exodus 20:24.

Deuteronomy 12:5 narrows the 'every place' of Exodus 20:24 to a single chosen place for God's name.

Matthew 18:20 applies the promise of God's presence to Christian gatherings, fulfilling the 'where my name is remembered' principle.

Leviticus 3:1-17 elaborates on the peace offering mentioned here, describing its rules and procedures.

Leviticus 1:1-17 provides detailed regulations for the burnt offering, which is one of the sacrifices commanded here.

Isaiah 65:3 Contrast

Isaiah 65:3 condemns sacrifices on bricks—contrasting with Exodus' instruction for altars of earth or unhewn stone.

Ezra 3:2 Citation

Ezra 3:2 records rebuilding the altar according to the Law of Moses, directly applying Exodus' instructions.

2 Chronicles 20:9 echoes the promise of God's presence where His name is, now localized to the temple.

1 Kings 18:32 shows Elijah building an altar in the LORD's name and sacrificing — directly following the pattern and promise here.

2 Chronicles 6:5 shows God later choosing a single city for His name—contrasting with Exodus' permission for multiple altars.

1 Chronicles 21:26 shows David building an altar, sacrificing, and God answering by fire — fulfilling the promise of God's presence.

2 Kings 21:4 describes Manasseh building altars in the temple — a violation contrasting the proper altar worship commanded here.

Joshua 8:31 Citation

Joshua 8:31 directly cites the law of uncut stone altars and offers sacrifices, obeying the command given here.

Genesis 8:20 records Noah building an altar and offering sacrifices, providing an early example of the altar worship commanded here.

Psalm 78:68 Allusion

Psalm 78:68 shows God later chose Zion as His specific dwelling, narrowing the 'every place' promise to a chosen location.

Psalm 132:13 declares God's choice of Zion as His dwelling, contrasting with the earlier 'every place' instruction.

Psalm 132:14 calls Zion God's resting place forever, restricting the 'every place' promise to one permanent location.

Numbers 23:1 has Balaam build seven altars for divination — a misuse of the altar command given here for proper worship.

John 4:24 Contrast

John 4:24 teaches worship in spirit and truth, contrasting with the physical altar instructions in Exodus 20:24.

1 Kings 14:21 says the LORD chose Jerusalem to put His name there — echoing the 'place where I cause my name to be remembered'.

Psalm 76:2 Allusion

Psalm 76:2 describes God's dwelling in Jerusalem, the place associated with His name from Exodus.

Judges 21:4 Parallel

Judges 21:4 shows the people building an altar and offering sacrifices, consistent with the general practice commanded here.

Deuteronomy 12:21 Historical context

Deuteronomy 12:21 permits slaughter for food outside the central sanctuary, a practical concession to the distance from the place where God's name dwells.