KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD said unto Moses, Go unto the people, and sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD said to Moses, 'Go to the people and make them holy today and tomorrow. Have them wash their clothes.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Moses to prepare the people spiritually and physically by making them ceremonially clean before an important encounter with Him.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs at Mount Sinai after the Israelites had been freed from Egypt and were camped in the wilderness. God was preparing to give Moses the Ten Commandments and establish His covenant with the people. The washing and sanctification were ceremonial preparations showing reverence and readiness to meet with the holy God.
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