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Exodus 20:24 – Unraveling the Dual Altar Mystery in Exodus
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In this episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, host Lance Smith delves into a perplexing question from the book of Exodus. Listeners are guided through the apparent contradiction between God's instructions in Exodus 20, where an altar of earth is called for, and Exodus 27, which describes a more elaborate acacia wood altar. By exploring historical context, theological perspectives, and scholarly interpretations, this episode sheds light on whether these altars are distinct or united in purpose, drawing lessons for modern faith practices.
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- “Contradictions in the Bible: Altar of Earth or of Acacia Wood?” Available at: https://contradictionsinthebible.com/altar-of-earth-or-of-acacia-wood/
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