Exodus 20:21

And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 20:21

BSB
And the people stood at a distance as Moses approached the thick darkness where God was.
AKJV
And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was.
CPDV
And the people stood far away. But Moses approached toward the mist, in which was God.
ERV
And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.
NHEB
The people stayed at a distance, and Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was.
SMT
And the people will stand from far off, and Moses will draw near to the darkness where God is there.

Commentary for Exodus 20:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 20:21
Summary
Moses approaches God in darkness.
Place
Mount Sinai
Event
Moses draws near to God
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Narrative