Exodus 19:22 - Printer Friendly

ESV: Also let the priests who come near to the Lord consecrate themselves, lest the Lord break out against them."

NIV: Even the priests, who approach the Lord, must consecrate themselves, or the Lord will break out against them."

NASB: Also have the priests who approach the Lord consecrate themselves, or else the Lord will break out against them.'

CSB: Even the priests who come near the Lord must consecrate themselves, or the Lord will break out in anger against them."

NLT: Even the priests who regularly come near to the Lord must purify themselves so that the Lord does not break out and destroy them.'

KJV: And let the priests also, which come near to the Lord, sanctify themselves, lest the Lord break forth upon them.

NKJV: Also let the priests who come near the Lord consecrate themselves, lest the Lord break out against them.”

The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage. Moses serves as God's spokesman, as the Lord brings plagues and judgments on Egypt, leading to the release of Israel.

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