At that time the LORD said unto me, Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the first, and come up unto me into the mount, and make thee an ark of wood.
At that time the LORD said to me, 'Cut two stone tablets like the first ones, and come up to me on the mountain, and make yourself a wooden ark.'
God is telling Moses to make new stone tablets to replace the ones that were broken, and to build a wooden chest to keep them in.
📚 Historical Context
This verse takes place during the Exodus period, after Moses had shattered the original stone tablets of the Ten Commandments in anger over the Israelites' worship of a golden calf. God is giving Moses new instructions to carve replacement tablets and build a wooden ark, signifying a renewal of the covenant and God's ongoing guidance for His people. This event underscores the theme of divine mercy amid human failure, as it allows the Israelites to continue their journey toward the Promised Land.
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