Deuteronomy 5:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spake unto me; and the LORD said unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said all that they have spoken.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD heard what you said when you spoke to me, and the LORD said to me, 'I have heard what this people said to you. Everything they have spoken is good.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is affirming that the Israelites spoke wisely when they asked Moses to be their mediator with God rather than hearing directly from Him themselves.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs after God gave the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai, when the Israelites were terrified by God's powerful presence - the thunder, lightning, fire, and His voice. The people asked Moses to speak with God on their behalf because they were afraid they would die if God spoke directly to them.

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