Altar Quote by Joseph Wheless
““David christened it: "This is the house of Yahzeh ha-Elohim [1 ahveh of the Gods], and this is the altar of the burnt offering for Israel" (xxii, 1)””
About This Quote
The passage identifies a sacred space as both a home for the divine and an altar for offerings, merging domestic and worship concepts.
In simple terms: The house is both God’s home and an altar.
Honor sacred spaces.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- personal prayer
- architectural design
- community gathering
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “home” mean in worship?
- How does this duality affect personal devotion?
Interpretations may vary across traditions.