1Cor 10:18 | MHM | STEP | v. 18 : Paul then points to Jewish practice: “Consider the people of Israel: are not those who eat the sacrifices participants in the altar?” (1 Corinthians 10:18 ). Those who ate the offerings were seen as joining in the sacrifice and showing they belonged to God. Eating at the altar meant being in covenant with God and sharing in His worship.

‏ 1 Corinthians 10:18

v. 18: Paul then points to Jewish practice: “Consider the people of Israel: are not those who eat the sacrifices participants in the altar?”(1 Corinthians 10:18 ^a). Those who ate the offerings were seen as joining in the sacrifice and showing they belonged to God. Eating at the altar meant being in covenant with God and sharing in His worship.