Verse 17

You fools and blind! Which is greater, the gold or the temple that sanctifies the gold?

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Referenced Verses

  • Matt 23:19 : 19 You fools and blind! Which is greater, the gift or the altar that sanctifies the gift?
  • Exod 30:26-29 : 26 With it you shall anoint the tent of meeting and the ark of the testimony. 27 You shall also anoint the table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, and the altar of incense. 28 You shall anoint the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils and the basin with its base. 29 You shall consecrate them so they may be most holy; whatever touches them will be holy.
  • Ps 94:8 : 8 Understand this, you brutish people! Fools, when will you understand?