Exodus 24:7

And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people: and they said, All that the LORD hath said will we do, and be obedient.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 24:7

BSB

Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people, who replied, "All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient."

AKJV

And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people: and they said, All that the LORD has said will we do, and be obedient.

CPDV

And taking up the book of the covenant, he read it in the hearing of the people, who said: "All that the Lord has spoken, we will do, and we will be obedient."

ERV

And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people: and they said, All that the LORD hath spoken will we do, and be obedient.

NHEB

He took the book of the covenant and read it in the hearing of the people, and they said, "All that the LORD has spoken will we do, and be obedient."

SMT

And he will take the book of the covenant and read in the ears of the people: and they will say, All which Jehovah spake we will do, and we will heed.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 24:7

AndhetookH3947VerbthebookH5612ofthecovenantH1285Noun FeminineandreadH7121VerbintheaudienceH241Noun FeminineofthepeopleH5971Noun MasculineandtheysaidH559VerbAllthattheLORDH3068Proper NamehathsaidH1696VerbwillwedoH6213VerbandbeobedientH8085

Commentary for Exodus 24:7

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

Overview of Exodus 24:7

Summary

People pledge obedience to divine covenant terms

Place

Mount Sinai

Event

Covenant ratification and vow

Estimated Time Period

c. 1250 BC