And be ready against the third day: for the third day the LORD will come down in the sight of all the people upon mount Sinai.
Get ready for the third day, because on that day the LORD will come down on Mount Sinai where all the people can see Him.
God is telling the people to prepare themselves because He will visibly appear to them on Mount Sinai in three days.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, the Israelites had recently escaped from slavery in Egypt and were encamped at the base of Mount Sinai, where God was preparing to reveal Himself to them. Moses was instructed to consecrate the people and have them ready by the third day, as God planned to descend on the mountain in a powerful display. This event was a foundational moment in Israel's history, leading to the giving of the Ten Commandments and the establishment of God's covenant with His people.
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