Exodus 24:2

Translations

Modern

Moses alone shall approach the LORD, but the others must not come near. And the people may not go up with him.”

Traditional

And Moses alone shall come near the Lord: but they shall not come nigh; neither shall the people go up with him.

Literal

And Moses alone shall draw near to YHWH, and they shall not draw near, and the people shall not go up with him.”

Latin

Solusque Moyses ascendet ad Dominum, et illi non appropinquabunt: nec populus ascendet cum eo.

Original

Hebrew

English

Moses alone shall approach the LORD, but the others must not come near. And the people may not go up with him.”

Notes

Exodus 24:1–2

Some commentators suggest that Moses, Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and the elders made two trips up the mountain, here and in 24:9–11. However, this command was probably given in advance and obeyed at the proper time in 24:9.

Exodus 24:1–18

Israel agreed to the terms of the covenant (24:3). The covenant was then confirmed through several ceremonies:

First, the covenant was written down and read aloud to the people (24:4, 7).
Then blood was sprinkled as part of the ceremony (24:6).
The leaders also shared a covenant meal in God’s presence (24:11).
Finally, the glory of the Lord appeared on the mountain (24:15–18).

Theme notes and profiles

Moses God’s Covenants Pure Worship The Broken Covenant

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And the people stood at a distance as Moses approached the thick darkness where God was.

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Aaron Abihu Biblical Concept of Law Blood Book of Exodus Criminal Law and Punishment Deuteronomy, Book of Elder Fellowship History of Israel Jesus Christ, Teachings of Lord’s Supper, the Nadab

Topics

Access to God: Moses God: Grace of Israel: The Law Delivered To Worship: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

Exodus 24:2

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