KJV ORIGINAL
And the glory of the LORD abode upon mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days: and the seventh day he called unto Moses out of the midst of the cloud.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The glory of the LORD remained on Mount Sinai, and a cloud covered the mountain for six days. On the seventh day, God called to Moses from within the cloud.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's glorious presence settled on Mount Sinai for six days, then called Moses to come meet with Him on the seventh day.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Moses received the Ten Commandments and other laws from God. The Israelites had been camped at the base of Mount Sinai for months, and this dramatic display of God's presence would have been visible to the entire nation. The cloud and glory were physical manifestations of God's presence that the people could see, demonstrating His holiness and power.
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