KJV ORIGINAL
And Moses alone shall come near the LORD: but they shall not come nigh; neither shall the people go up with him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Only Moses should come close to the LORD, but the others must not come near. The people should not go up the mountain with him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Moses that he alone has permission to approach God closely, while everyone else must keep their distance.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs at Mount Sinai after God gave the Ten Commandments, when Moses was called to receive additional laws and instructions. In ancient times, approaching a holy God was considered extremely dangerous for ordinary people, so God established specific protocols for who could come near His presence. This emphasizes the special role Moses had as mediator between God and the Israelites.
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