Exodus 20:18
The Scripture
(18) And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter God commands Moses to speak the Ten Commandments to the Israelites, who are gathered at the edge of the wilderness. The commandments cover moral duties, worship, and the sanctity of time, establishing the foundation of Israel's covenant with God. The chapter ends with a warning that those who do not obey will be cut off from the blessings of the covenant.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 19:16Exodus 19:17Exodus 19:18Psalms 139:7Psalms 139:8Jeremiah 23:23
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