KJV ORIGINAL
And Moses gathered all the congregation of the children of Israel together, and said unto them, These are the words which the LORD hath commanded, that ye should do them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Moses called all the Israelites together and said to them, 'These are the instructions that the LORD has commanded you to follow.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses is gathering all the people of Israel to share God's specific instructions that they need to obey.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place after Moses received the Ten Commandments and other laws from God on Mount Sinai. The Israelites had recently experienced the golden calf incident and God's forgiveness, and now Moses is preparing to share detailed instructions about building the tabernacle (God's dwelling place among them). This gathering represents a fresh start for the community in their relationship with God.
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