Jehovah wanted his temple to be in a clean condition so that when large numbers of worshipers with earthly hopes were brought there, they would find a place where his universal sovereignty is respected, where his divine name is sanctified, and where his righteous laws are obeyed.
Jehoova soovis, et tema tempel oleks puhtas seisundis, nii et kui sinna tuuakse suur hulk maise lootusega kummardajaid, leiaksid nad paiga, kus peetakse lugu tema universumi suveräänsusest, kus pühitsetakse tema jumalikku nime ja kus kuuletutakse tema õiglastele seadustele.