Exodus 20:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The people stayed far away, while Moses went close to the thick darkness where God was.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Moses courageously approaching God's overwhelming presence while the people kept their distance out of fear and reverence.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs at Mount Sinai after God gave the Ten Commandments with thunder, lightning, and smoke. The Israelites were so terrified by God's powerful presence that they begged Moses to speak with God on their behalf rather than having God speak directly to them. Moses alone was willing to enter the thick darkness that surrounded God's presence on the mountain.

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