And mount Sinai was altogether on a smoke, because the LORD descended upon it in fire: and the smoke thereof ascended as the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mount quaked greatly.
Mount Sinai was completely covered in smoke because the LORD came down on it in fire. The smoke rose up like smoke from a furnace, and the entire mountain shook violently.
God is describing His powerful and awesome presence coming down on Mount Sinai in fire and smoke, making the whole mountain shake.
📚 Historical Context
This dramatic scene occurs when God descended on Mount Sinai to give Moses the Ten Commandments and establish His covenant with the Israelites. The Israelites had been camped at the base of the mountain for several days, preparing themselves to meet with God. This spectacular display of God's power and holiness served to demonstrate His majesty and set the stage for receiving His law.
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