And the LORD spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only ye heard a voice.
And the LORD spoke to you from the middle of the fire: you heard the sound of his words, but you saw no form or shape; you only heard a voice.
God spoke to the Israelites from the fire at Mount Sinai, but they could only hear His voice - they couldn't see any physical form of Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to the covenant event at Mount Sinai, where God dramatically revealed Himself to the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. Amidst a display of fire, smoke, and divine voice, God delivered the Ten Commandments, emphasizing His invisible nature to prevent idolatry. The emphasis on hearing God's voice without seeing a form reinforced the Israelites' understanding of God's holiness and the prohibition against making images of Him.
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