Exodus 19:15

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 19:15

BSB
"Be prepared for the third day," he said to the people. "Do not draw near to a woman."
AKJV
And he said to the people, Be ready against the third day: come not at your wives.
CPDV
he said to them, "Be prepared on the third day, and do not draw near to your wives."
ERV
And he said unto the people, Be ready against the third day: come not near a woman.
NHEB
He said to the people, "Be ready by the third day. Do not have sexual relations with a woman."
SMT
And he will say to the people, Be prepared; for three days ye shall not come near to a woman.

Commentary for Exodus 19:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 19:15
Summary
Maintain ritual purity by abstaining
Place
Mount Sinai
Event
Sexual abstinence commanded
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300-1200 BC
Category
Ritual