Exodus 19:10

"The LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I come to you in a thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with you, and may also believe you forever.” Moses told the words of the people to the LORD."

Key Reflection

The LORD's command in Exodus 19:10, where He instructs Moses about revealing His presence and speaking to the people through a thick cloud, would have been profoundly significant for the Israelites. This revelation was designed not only as an awe-inspiring demonstration of God’s power but also as a way to establish a lasting relationship between God and His chosen people. The original audience would have understood that this visible manifestation of God's presence served as a tangible sign of His divine authority, ensuring that they would trust Moses’ leadership and the covenant God was about to make with them for generations to come.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Sanctify them -The injunction involves bodily purification and undoubtedly also spiritual preparation. CompareHebrews 10:22. The washing of the clothes was an outward symbol well understood in all nations.

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