Exodus 20:21 - Printer Friendly

ESV: The people stood far off, while Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was.

NIV: The people remained at a distance, while Moses approached the thick darkness where God was.

NASB: So the people stood at a distance, while Moses approached the thick darkness where God was.

CSB: And the people remained standing at a distance as Moses approached the total darkness where God was.

NLT: As the people stood in the distance, Moses approached the dark cloud where God was.

KJV: And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.

NKJV: So the people stood afar off, but Moses drew near the thick darkness where God was.

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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