And all the people answered together, and said, All that the LORD hath spoken we will do. And Moses returned the words of the people unto the LORD.
All the people responded together and said, 'Everything the LORD has told us, we will do.' Then Moses went back and told the LORD what the people had said.
The Israelites unanimously promised God they would obey everything He commanded, and Moses reported their commitment back to God.
📚 Historical Context
At this point in the biblical narrative, the Israelites had recently been delivered from slavery in Egypt and were encamped at the base of Mount Sinai, where God was preparing to reveal His laws. God had summoned Moses to the mountain to convey the terms of a covenant, promising to make the Israelites His treasured possession if they obeyed His commands. In response, the people collectively affirmed their willingness to follow everything God had spoken, marking a pivotal moment of commitment in their relationship with Him.
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