| Exodus | |
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| Testament: | Old |
| Description: | Exodus is the second book of the Bible and recounts the story of the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt, their journey through the wilderness led by Moses, and the establishment of the Mosaic covenant at Mount Sinai. It includes the Ten Commandments and the construction of the Tabernacle. |
| Chapter: | 20 |
| Verse: | 19 |
| Translations | |||
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| Language | Language Code | Language Name | Verse Text |
| English | kjv | King James Version | And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die. |
| English | bbe | Bible in Basic English | And they said to Moses, To your words we will give ear, but let not the voice of God come to our ears, for fear death may come on us. |
| English | web | World English Bible | They said to Moses, “Speak with us yourself, and we will listen; but don’t let God speak with us, lest we die.” |
| English | webbe | World English Bible, British Edition | They said to Moses, “Speak with us yourself, and we will listen; but don’t let God speak with us, lest we die.” |
| Latin | clementine | Clementine Latin Vulgate | dicentes Moysi : Loquere tu nobis, et audiemus : non loquatur nobis Dominus, ne forte moriamur. |
| Explanations | |
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| Age Group | Explanation |
| 5 | The people were afraid when they heard God's voice and asked Moses to speak to Him instead. |
| 10 | The people were afraid when they heard God's voice and asked Moses to speak to Him on their behalf. They recognized His power and holiness. |
| 15 | The people were overwhelmed by the power and holiness of God's voice and asked Moses to intercede for them. It was a humbling and reverent response. |
| 20 | The people's response to God's voice reflects their recognition of His power and holiness, and their desire for a mediator to approach Him on their behalf. |