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Exodus 19:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL
In the third month, when the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they into the wilderness of Sinai.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

In the third month after the Israelites left Egypt, they arrived at the wilderness of Sinai on that very day.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse marks the Israelites' arrival at Mount Sinai, three months after escaping from Egypt, a pivotal moment where they would receive God's law.

📚 Historical Context

In the third month after their miraculous escape from slavery in Egypt, the Israelites arrived at the wilderness of Sinai, continuing their journey under God's guidance through Moses. This event occurred about two months after the Exodus, setting the stage for God's revelation of the Law and the establishment of His covenant with the nation. It highlights the transition from deliverance to divine instruction in the biblical narrative.

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