And mount Sinai was altogether on a smoke, because the LORD descended upon it in fire: and the smoke thereof ascended as the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mount quaked greatly.
Mount Sinai was completely covered in smoke because the LORD came down on it in fire. The smoke rose up like smoke from a furnace, and the entire mountain shook violently.
God is describing His powerful and awesome presence coming down on Mount Sinai in fire and smoke, making the whole mountain shake.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Exodus, the Israelites had recently been delivered from slavery in Egypt and were encamped at Mount Sinai, where God was preparing to reveal His law and establish a covenant with them. This event featured dramatic manifestations of God's presence, such as smoke, fire, and earthquakes, to emphasize His holiness and authority to the nation. It served as a foundational moment in Israel's history, highlighting the awe and fear that should accompany encounters with the divine.
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