Exodus 20:19

And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for Exodus 20:19

BSB

"Speak to us yourself and we will listen," they said to Moses. "But do not let God speak to us, or we will die."

AKJV

And they said to Moses, Speak you with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.

CPDV

saying to Moses: "Speak to us, and we will listen. Let not the Lord speak to us, lest perhaps we may die."

ERV

And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.

NHEB

They said to Moses, "Speak with us yourself, and we will listen; but do not let God speak with us, lest we die."

SMT

And they will say to Moses, Speak thou with us and we will hear: and God shall not speak with us lest we shall die.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 20:19

AndtheysaidH559VerbuntoMosesH4872Proper Name Masculine SpeakH1696VerbthouwithusandwewillhearH8085butletnotGodH430Noun Masculine speakH1696VerbwithuslestwedieH4191Verb

Commentary for Exodus 20:19

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 20:19

Summary

People request Moses mediate with God.

Place

Mount Sinai

Event

People request Moses as intermediary

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC