19 You are foolish and blind! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred?
Matthew 23:19 Cross References - MSB
Exodus 29:37
37 For seven days you shall make atonement for the altar and consecrate it. Then the altar will become most holy; whatever touches the altar will be holy.
Exodus 30:29
29 You are to consecrate them so that they will be most holy. Whatever touches them shall be holy.