KJV ORIGINAL
And no man shall come up with thee, neither let any man be seen throughout all the mount; neither let the flocks nor herds feed before that mount.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
No one should go up the mountain with you, and no one should even be visible anywhere on the mountain. Don't let any sheep, goats, or cattle graze near the mountain.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Moses that he must come alone to meet with Him on the mountain, and everyone else—including all the animals—must stay completely away from this holy place.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Moses broke the first stone tablets in anger over the golden calf incident. God is calling Moses back up Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments again. The strict isolation requirements emphasize the absolute holiness of God's presence and the seriousness of this divine encounter.
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