Exodus 20:20

And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 20:20

BSB
"Do not be afraid," Moses replied. "For God has come to test you, so that the fear of Him may be before you, to keep you from sinning."
AKJV
And Moses said to the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that you sin not.
CPDV
And Moses said to the people: "Do not be afraid. For God came in order to test you, and so that the dread of him might be with you, and you would not sin."
ERV
And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before you, that ye sin not.
NHEB
Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid, for God has come to test you, and that his fear may be before you, that you won't sin."
SMT
And Moses will say to the people, Ye shall not fear; for for this cause God came to try you, that his fear shall be to your faces, so that ye shall not sin.

Commentary for Exodus 20:20

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Overview of Exodus 20:20
Summary
Fear of God prevents disobedience.
Place
Mount Sinai
Event
Moses explains purpose of fear
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Teaching