Exodus 3:5

And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.

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Other Translations for Exodus 3:5

BSB
"Do not come any closer," God said. "Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground."
AKJV
And he said, Draw not near here: put off your shoes from off your feet, for the place where on you stand is holy ground.
CPDV
And he said: "Lest you should approach here, remove the shoes from your feet. For the place on which you stand is holy ground."
ERV
And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.
NHEB
He said, "Do not come close. Take your sandals off of your feet, for the place you are standing on is holy ground."
SMT
And he will say, Thou shalt not draw near hither; draw off thy shoes from thy feet, for the place which thou standest upon it, this is holy land.

Commentary for Exodus 3:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 3:5
Summary
God commands reverence because location is sanctified ground
Place
Mount Horeb
Event
Moses commanded reverent posture
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300-1200 BC
Category
Ritual