Psa 26:6-8 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 26:6-8: 26:6-8 The psalmist demonstrates his loyalty to the Lord through pious rituals, praise, and acknowledgment of the Lord’s presence in the Temple. 26:6 Ritual purity required the worshiper to wash their hands , symbolic of separation from evil and evildoers (see 73:13 ). • The altar symbolizes God’s presence (43:4 ).

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‏ Psalms 26:6-8

Summary for Ps 26:6-8: 26:6-8 ^a The psalmist demonstrates his loyalty to the Lord through pious rituals, praise, and acknowledgment of the Lord’s presence in the Temple. 26:6 ^b Ritual purity required the worshiper to wash their hands, symbolic of separation from evil and evildoers (see 73:13 ^c).

• The altar symbolizes God’s presence (43:4 ^d).
26:8 ^e The sanctuary symbolized the manifest presence of the Lord (see 18:6 ^f).