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Exodus 19

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 19 of 40

1 In the third month of the going out of the sons of Israel from the land of Egypt, on this day they came to the wilderness of Sinai.

2 And they pulled up stakes from Rephidim and came to the wilderness of Sinai. And they camped in the wilderness. And Israel camped there before the mountain.

3 And Moses went up to God. And Jehovah called to him from the mountain, saying, You shall say this to the house of Jacob, and tell it to the sons of Israel.

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Chapter Summary

1 The people come to Sinai. 3 God's message to the people. 10 The people are sanctified. 16 The fearful presence of God on the Mount.

Key Hebrew Words

יַעֲקֹ֔ב Jacob H3290 · TWOT 1676f
נְשָׁרִ֔ים griffon-vulture H5404 · TWOT 1437
מִצְרָ֑יִם Egypt H4714 · TWOT 1235
יִפְרֹ֥ץ break through H6555 · TWOT 1826
כֹּהֲנִ֖ים priest H3548 · TWOT 959a

People & Context

Arrival at Sinai

In the third month after leaving Egypt, Israelites arrive and camp in the Wilderness of Sinai before the mountain.

Covenant Offered

God offers covenant: if they obey His voice and keep His covenant, they will be His special possession, a kingdom of priests, a holy nation. People ag…

Preparation for God's Appearance

People commanded to sanctify themselves for two days, wash clothes, be ready for third day when God will descend. Strict limits set around mountain.

Timeline

Arrival at Sinai

In the third month after leaving Egypt, Israelites arrive and camp in the Wilderness of Sinai before the mountain.

Exodus 19:1-2
Covenant Offered

God offers covenant: if they obey His voice and keep His covenant, they will be His special possession, a kingdom of priests, a holy nation. People agree.

Exodus 19:3-8
Preparation for God's Appearance

People commanded to sanctify themselves for two days, wash clothes, be ready for third day when God will descend. Strict limits set around mountain.

Exodus 19:9-15

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