Verses 22-26
The basic principles of worship in Israel 20:22-26
God did not just condemn forms of worship that were inappropriate, but He instructed the Israelites positively how they were to worship Him.
"The point of the section is this: those who worship this holy God must preserve holiness in the way they worship-they worship where he permits, in the manner he prescribes, and with the blessings he promises." [Note: The NET Bible note on 20:22.]
This pericope serves as an introduction to 42 judgments in Exodus 21:1 to Exodus 23:12. A similar section repeats the emphases of the introduction and forms a conclusion to the judgments (Exodus 23:13-19). [Note: Sailhamer, The Pentateuch . . ., p. 289.]
| Prohibition of idolatry(Exodus 20:22-23)Proper forms of worship(Exodus 20:24-26) | 42 judgments(Exodus 21:1 to Exodus 23:12) | Prohibition of idolatry(Exodus 23:13)Proper forms of worship(Exodus 23:14-19) |
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