KJV ORIGINAL
And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and waxed louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by a voice.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
As the trumpet sound grew longer and louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him with his voice.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the dramatic moment when Moses spoke directly with God on Mount Sinai, with God responding audibly as a trumpet blast grew increasingly loud.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs at Mount Sinai where the Israelites had camped after their exodus from Egypt. God was preparing to give Moses the Ten Commandments and establish his covenant with the people. The mountain was covered in smoke and fire, with earthquakes and the sound of a supernatural trumpet creating an atmosphere of divine power and holiness.
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