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Wisdom 9:8

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You gave a command to build a sanctuary on your holy mountain, and an altar in the city where you live, a copy of the holy tent which you prepared from the beginning.

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Verse 8. Beginning. In thy eternal decrees, or when thou madest choice of Israel. Bible.—The temple was greater, but very like the tabernacle: only the court of the priests was divided from that of the people. In the desert, the whole camp was considered a the court of the latter. Calmet.

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Or, a place of sacrifice

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