This is the law of the temple: the whole circumference on the top of the mountain shall be most holy. Behold, this is the law of the temple—establishing that the entire temple complex, by virtue of containing God's presence, is consecrated as most holy. The mountain setting (recalling Mount Sinai) emphasizes the theophanic character. The holiness designation encompasses all within the boundary. This verse establishes the fundamental holiness status of the restored temple.

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