²⁹ You shall consecrate them^(A) so they will be most holy, and whatever touches them will be holy.^(B)

¹⁹ You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes the gift sacred?^(A)

¹⁸ Any male descendant of Aaron may eat it.^(A) For all generations to come^(B) it is his perpetual share^(C) of the food offerings presented to the Lord. Whatever touches them will become holy.^[a](D)’”

³⁷ For seven days make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will be most holy, and whatever touches it will be holy.^(A)

¹⁷ You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes the gold sacred?^(A)