Exodus 20:26

Verse 26. Steps. These were afterwards allowed in the temple. Ezekiel 43:17. The Egyptians made use of their pyramids for altars; and some suppose, that the high places of Juda were of a similar nature, and exposed the priests, who wore long robes without breeches, to the danger of being seen. Calmet. 28:42. The steps allowed by God were therefore very low, and enclosed with boards, after the Greek fashion. Such were used by the priest and priestess of Jupiter. Serv. in Æneid iv. 646. Linen breeches, or girdles, were afterwards required. Leviticus 19:27. and Exodus 28:42. Calmet.