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Exodus, 19

1. In the third month, when the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they [into] the wilderness of Sinai.

1. Exactly two months after the Israelites had left Egypt, they arrived at the wilderness of Sinai.

2. For they were departed from Rephidim, and were come [to] the desert of Sinai, and had pitched in the wilderness; and there Israel camped before the mount.

2. They arrived there coming from Rephidim and camped in the wilderness of Sinai.

3. And Moses went up unto God, and the LORD called unto him out of the mountain, saying, Thus shalt thou say to the house of Jacob, and tell the children of Israel;

3. The Israelites camped there in front of the mountain, but Moses went up to God and Yahweh called to him from the mountain, saying, "This is what you are to say and to explain to the Israelites:

4. Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and [how] I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself.

4. You have seen what I did to the Egyptians and how I carried you on eagle's wings and brought you to myself.

5. Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth [is] mine:

5. Now if you listen to me and keep my covenant, you shall be my very own possession among all the nations. For all the earth is mine,

6. And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These [are] the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.

6. but you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation." And he added, "This is what you are to say to the people of Israel."

7. And Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and laid before their faces all these words which the LORD commanded him.

7. So Moses went and summoned all the elders of the people and related to them all that Yahweh had commanded him to say.

8. And all the people answered together, and said, All that the LORD hath spoken we will do. And Moses returned the words of the people unto the LORD.

8. All the people responded with one voice, "All that Yahweh has said, we will do." Moses then brought back to Yahweh the people's response.

9. And the LORD said unto Moses, Lo, I come unto thee in a thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with thee, and believe thee for ever. And Moses told the words of the people unto the LORD.

9. Yahweh spoke to Moses, "I am going to come to you in a dense cloud so that the people may hear me speaking with you and trust you always." Then Moses related to Yahweh what the people had said.

10. And the LORD said unto Moses, Go unto the people, and sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes,

10. Again Yahweh spoke to Moses, "Go to the people and have them sanctified today and tomorrow; let them wash their garments

11. And be ready against the third day: for the third day the LORD will come down in the sight of all the people upon mount Sinai.

11. and be ready for the third day. For on the third day Yahweh will come down on Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people.

12. And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, [that ye] go [not] up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death:

12. You will fix a limit for the people round about, saying: 'Take care not to go up to the mountain or touch its base. Whoever touches the mountain will die.

13. There shall not an hand touch it, but he shall surely be stoned, or shot through; whether [it be] beast or man, it shall not live: when the trumpet soundeth long, they shall come up to the mount.

13. No hand shall touch him but he will be stoned or shot down by arrows; be it man or beast he shall not live.' Only when the ram's horn sounds may some of them go up to the mountain."

14. And Moses went down from the mount unto the people, and sanctified the people; and they washed their clothes.

14. Moses came down from the mountain to the people and purified them, and they washed their garments.

15. And he said unto the people, Be ready against the third day: come not at [your] wives.

15. He then said to the people, "Be ready in three days and abstain from sexual relations."

16. And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that [was] in the camp trembled.

16. On the morning of the third day there was thunder and lightning and a dense cloud over the mountain, and a very loud trumpet blast was heard. All the people in the camp trembled.

17. And Moses brought forth the people out of the camp to meet with God; and they stood at the nether part of the mount.

17. Moses then made the people leave the camp to meet God and stand at the foot of the mountain.

18. And mount Sinai was altogether on a smoke, because the LORD descended upon it in fire: and the smoke thereof ascended as the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mount quaked greatly.

18. Mount Sinai was completely covered in smoke because Yahweh had come down in fire, and the smoke rose as from a furnace. The whole mountain shook violently,

19. And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and waxed louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by a voice.

19. while the blast of the trumpet became louder and louder. Moses spoke and God replied in thunder.

20. And the LORD came down upon mount Sinai, on the top of the mount: and the LORD called Moses [up] to the top of the mount; and Moses went up.

20. When Yahweh had come down to the summit of Mount Sinai, God called Moses who went to the summit

21. And the LORD said unto Moses, Go down, charge the people, lest they break through unto the LORD to gaze, and many of them perish.

21. where Yahweh said to him, "Go down and give this warning to the people, lest they rush to see Yahweh and many of them perish.

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

22. Even the priests who come near Yahweh must purify themselves lest Yahweh break out against them."

23. And Moses said unto the LORD, The people cannot come up to mount Sinai: for thou chargedst us, saying, Set bounds about the mount, and sanctify it.

23. Moses answered Yahweh, "The people cannot ascend Mount Sinai because you yourself ordered us to put limits around the mountain, and set it apart as holy."

24. And the LORD said unto him, Away, get thee down, and thou shalt come up, thou, and Aaron with thee: but let not the priests and the people break through to come up unto the LORD, lest he break forth upon them.

24. Yahweh replied, "Go down and bring up Aaron with you, but do not let the priests and the people break through to come up to Yahweh or he will break out against them."

25. So Moses went down unto the people, and spake unto them.

25. So Moses went down to the people and said to them...



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19:1-2 - The people of Israel arrive in the Sinai Desert, where God makes a covenant with them. Mount Sinai becomes a sacred place, a symbol of God's revelation and presence with His people (see also Deuteronomy 5:2 and Hebrews 12:18-21).

19:3-6 - God calls Moses to the mountain and declares that Israel will be His chosen people, a "kingdom of priests and a holy nation," emphasizing Israel's special purpose to be a light to the nations (see also 1 Peter 2:9 and Revelation 1:6).

19:7-8 - The people respond in unison to God's proposed covenant, promising to obey everything He says. This highlights the importance of obedience and covenant in the relationship between God and His people (see also Deuteronomy 5:27 and Joshua 24:24).

19:9-13 - God instructs the people to sanctify themselves and not touch the mountain, for its holiness demands respect. This preparation to meet God underscores the seriousness of being in God's presence (see also Leviticus 11:44-45 and Hebrews 12:14).

19:16-19 - God's manifestation at Mount Sinai, with thunder, lightning, and a loud trumpet blast, reveals His power and majesty. This symbolizes God's incomparable glory and authority over all creation (see also Psalm 29:3-9 and Hebrews 12:29).

Kapcsolódó versek Exodus, 19:

Exodus chapter 19 describes Israel's arrival at Mount Sinai. How does God prepare His people to receive the Law? This fundamental text narrates the proposal of the divine covenant, the sanctification of the people and the manifestation of God's glory on the mountain. The chapter introduces themes such as holiness, obedience and the fear of the Lord. Exodus 19 sets the stage for the giving of the Ten Commandments. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that correlate with the crucial themes of this transformative chapter.

Hebrews 12:18-21: "You did not reach the mountain that could be touched and that was on fire; nor to darkness, gloom and storm; [...] In fact, so terrible was the spectacle, that Moses said: 'I am terrified and trembling!'" - This passage describes the scene in Exodus 19 when God descended upon Mount Sinai.

1 Peter 2:9: "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, to proclaim the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." - Peter alludes to God's promise in Exodus 19:6 to make Israel a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.

Revelation 4:5: "From the throne came lightning, voices and thunder. Before the throne, seven lamps of fire burned, which are the seven spirits of God." - This heavenly description echoes the scene in Exodus 19, where God descends on Mount Sinai with thunder and lightning.

Deuteronomy 5:2-4: "The Lord our God made a covenant with us in Horeb. It was not with our ancestors that the Lord made this covenant, but with us, with all of us, who are alive here today. The Lord spoke to you face to face, from the midst of the fire, on the mountain." - Moses recalls the events of Exodus 19, emphasizing the covenant made at Sinai.

Galatians 4:24-25: "These things can be interpreted allegorically, as these women represent two alliances. A covenant comes from Mount Sinai and generates children for slavery: this is Hagar. Hagar represents Mount Sinai, in Arabia, and corresponds to the current city of Jerusalem, because she is in slavery with her children." - Paul uses the events at Mount Sinai in Exodus 19 as an allegory in his theological argument.

FAQ:

What happened at Mount Sinai on the third day after the Israelites arrived?

On the third day there was thunder and lightning, and a thick cloud covered the mountain. The sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, and the people were afraid. (Exodus 19:16)

How did God manifest himself at Mount Sinai and what was the people's response?

God descended upon Mount Sinai in fire, and the mountain shook. The people were called to approach, but they were also instructed not to touch the mountain. (Exodus 19:18-21)

What was God's purpose in manifesting himself at Mount Sinai?

God wanted to establish a covenant with the Israelites and give them the Law, demonstrating His holiness and demanding obedience. (Exodus 19:5-6)

What does the term “chosen people” mean in Exodus 19:5?

The term “chosen people” refers to God’s selection of the Israelites to be His representatives on earth and to obey His commandments. (Exodus 19:5)

How did the Israelites prepare to meet God at Mount Sinai?

The Israelites purified themselves, washed their clothes, and abstained from sexual relations to prepare for their sacred encounter with God. (Exodus 19:10-11)


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