Exodus 19:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling the people to prepare themselves because He will visibly appear to them on Mount Sinai in three days.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place at Mount Sinai after God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. God was about to give Moses the Ten Commandments and establish His covenant with the nation of Israel. The people needed three days to ceremonially prepare themselves through washing and consecration for this incredible encounter with the holy God.

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