Exodus 24:17

And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like devouring fire on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 24:17

BSB
And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop in the eyes of the Israelites.
AKJV
And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like devouring fire on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel.
CPDV
Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a burning fire over the summit of the mountain in the sight of the sons of Israel.
ERV
And the appearance of the glory of the LORD was like devouring fire on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel.
NHEB
The appearance of the glory of the LORD was like devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the eyes of the children of Israel.
SMT
And the appearance of the glory of Jehovah as consuming fire upon the head of the, mountain in the eyes of the sons of Israel.

Commentary for Exodus 24:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 24:17
Summary
Divine majesty appears as consuming fire
Place
Mount Sinai
Event
Glory appears as fire
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Vision