Exodus · Chapter 20 King James Version

Exodus 20:21

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The Scripture

(21) And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.
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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