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Deuteronomy 5:28

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
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

In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is retelling the events at Mount Sinai to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, emphasizing God's covenant and laws. The people had just heard God's voice delivering the Ten Commandments and were overwhelmed with fear, so they requested that Moses act as their intermediary to speak with God. God affirms their words as wise, showing approval for their reverence and humility in not wanting to approach Him directly.

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