Exodus 19:22

KJV

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

— Exodus 19:22, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Exodus Chapter 19 connects to 10 cross-references. Israel arrives at Mount Sinai and camps before the mountain; God proposes a covenant relationship making Israel his treasured possession and a kingdom of priests. Moses relays God's instructions for the people to consecrate themselves for three days; the mountain …

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Other Translations

ASV

And let the priests also, that come near to Jehovah, sanctify themselves, lest Jehovah break forth upon them.

YLT

and also the priests who are coming nigh unto Jehovah do sanctify themselves, lest Jehovah break forth on them.'

BBE

And let the priests who come near to the Lord make themselves holy, for fear that the Lord may come on them suddenly.

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