KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
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 dramatic moment at Mount Sinai when God gave the Ten Commandments to the Israelites. The mountain was covered in fire, smoke, and thunder as God's presence descended upon it. Moses is reminding the people of this awesome encounter as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, emphasizing that God revealed Himself through His voice rather than any visible form.
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