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Why is there such elaboration and repetition in the rebuke?
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Malbim: They did not know if the Mizbe'ach was for idolatry, or for offering to Hashem. If it is to idolatry, this is a great rebellion.
Why is there such elaboration and repetition in the rebuke?
Malbim: They did not know if the Mizbe'ach was for idolatry, or for offering to Hashem. If it is to idolatry, this is a great rebellion.