Exodus 24:2

And Moses alone shall come near the LORD: but they shall not come nigh; neither shall the people go up with him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 24:2

BSB

Moses alone shall approach the LORD, but the others must not come near. And the people may not go up with him."

AKJV

And Moses alone shall come near the LORD: but they shall not come near; neither shall the people go up with him.

CPDV

And only Moses will ascend to the Lord, and these shall not approach. Neither shall the people ascend with him."

ERV

and Moses alone shall come near unto the LORD; but they shall not come near; neither shall the people go up with him.

NHEB

Moses alone shall come near to God, but they shall not come near, neither shall the people go up with him."

SMT

And Moses alone drawing near to Jehovah: and they shall not draw near; and the people shall not go up with him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 24:2

AndMosesH4872Proper Name MasculinealoneshallcomenearH5066VerbtheLORDH3068Proper NamebuttheyshallnotcomenighH5066VerbneithershallthepeopleH5971Noun MasculinegoupH5927Verbwithhim

Commentary for Exodus 24:2

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

Overview of Exodus 24:2

Summary

Only Moses may approach God; others remain distant

Place

Mount Sinai

Event

Moses alone approaches God

Estimated Time Period

c. 1250 BC