unhewn
adjective
In Jewish tradition
The Torah commands that the altar be built of whole, uncut stones.
Interpretation. Tradition says iron, which makes weapons, must not touch the altar, which brings peace, so the stones stayed whole.
Meaning
Unhewn means not cut or shaped with tools. tree →
Examples
- Thou shalt build the altar of the LORD thy God of unhewn stones; and thou shalt offer burnt-offerings thereon unto the LORD thy God. (Torah DEU.27.6, JPS 1917) tree →
Note
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On Mova
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