Exodus 20:21

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

"And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was." - Exodus 20:21
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What does Exodus 20:21 mean?

Exodus 20:21 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was." This verse comes at the conclusion of the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. The Israelites had witnessed the power…

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Drawing Near to God in the Darkness

In Exodus 20:21, we read, "And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.” This verse resonates profoundly with the Christian journey, illustrating the contrast between the fear of the unknown and the courage to approach the divine…

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A Prayer in the Midst of Divine Mystery

Eternal God, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, and the One who reigns in unapproachable light, we come before You today, reflecting on the profound scene described in Exodus 20:21. As we read, "And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness…

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