Exodus 20:21

KJV

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

— Exodus 20:21, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Exodus Chapter 20 connects to 10 cross-references. God speaks the Ten Commandments directly to Israel: exclusive worship of the Lord, no images, not misusing God's name, observing the Sabbath, honoring parents, and prohibitions against murder, adultery, theft, false witness, and coveting. The people tremble at the theophany …

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Other Translations

ASV

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

YLT

And the people stand afar off, and Moses hath drawn nigh unto the thick darkness where God <FI>is<Fi> .

BBE

And the people kept their places far off, but Moses went near to the dark cloud where God was.

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