He delivered the Hebrews from an impossible taskmaster and brought them on "eagles' wings" back to Himself ( Exodus 19:4 ). While Israelmay have considered their response as sincere, the problem with Israel (like all of us) is the problem of our heart. 21:6; Exod. Exodus 19:21 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, "Go down, warn the people, so that they do not break through to the LORD to gaze, and many of them perish. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Recall that in Exodus 19:9 "The LORD said to Moses, Behold, I will come to you in a thick cloud, so that the people may hear when I speak with you and may also believe in you forever. So the purpose was that Israel might hear Yahweh speaking with Moses. God, at His altar, wanted to share glory with no man the beauty and attractiveness would be found only in the provision of God, not in any fleshly display. What effect did it have on you? Long periods are passed over in silence if felt to be spiritually insignificant, while short periods often receive detailed treatment. (Ps 63:7) For Thou hast been my help, And in the shadow of Thy wings I sing for joy. 25 But one who looks intently (parakupto) at the perfect law, the law of liberty (eleutheria- LIBERTY IS NOT THE RIGHT TO DO AS YOU PLEASE, BUT THE POWER TO DO AS YOU SHOULD TO PLEASE OUR FATHER! Note the adverb "surely" emphasizing this was an inescapable certainty and reminds one of the first "surely" in the Bible when God warned Adam "from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely die." 4:13). (Hab 3:3-6+). It does not hurt to wash the outside, but it often "hurts" (humbling ourselves, confession, repentance) or "costs" to cleanse ourselves inside! This coincides with the Feast of Weeks (Pentecost), which among other things celebrates the giving of the law (Lev. This one is mine. By:John Blase. Herbert Vander Lugt(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. By natural instinct she not only protects them, but calls them under that protection when she sees them in danger, not only keeps them safe, but cherishes them and keeps them warm. 9:13). Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. 26:511), but because of Gods love and sovereign grace (Dt 7:68), the same reason He has chosen you dear believer in Christ! 28:43). Nahum I am reminded of the word of the apostle Peter - "Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you. COMMENT - The Septuagint translates be ready as a command with verb be (ginomai) and the adjective hetoimoswhich means readiness. Jer 9:26 [H 24]; Jer 19:6; Jer 48:12; Jer 49:2) but also to announce salvation ( Jer 16:14), including the establishment of the new covenant (Jer 31:31) and the appearance of a kingly messiah (Jer 23:5). See Ps. Gen. 18:23; Gen. 19:9; Gen. 27:21; Gen. 27:22; Gen. 27:25; Gen. 27:26; Gen. 27:27; Gen. 29:10; Gen. 33:3; Gen. 33:6; Gen. 33:7; Gen. 43:19; Gen. 44:18; Gen. 45:4; Gen. 48:10; Gen. 48:13; Exod. G Campbell Morgan wrote "Their answer was sincere, but it was ignorant. Were they looking another way? Your partnership makes all we do possible. 19:16, 19; Lev. In this Deuteronomy passage Moses was reminding Israelthat when God revealed Himself at Sinai, His presence came through His voice or the sound of His words and that they did not see Him. Although the whole earth is mine. The elders were to be like "heralds" who are charged with the authority and responsibility of accurate communication of a superior's message. (Rev 5:10+). Moses like a heraldreceived the instructions from the king (JEHOVAH)and went forth to boldly, clearly and loudly proclaim the messagein theking's (IN THE CASE JEHOVAH'S) authority without adding or subtracting from the message he was given. The Divine Purpose. 47:5). ten thousands of saints: Angelic beings attended the giving of the law (compare Acts 7:53; Gal. Some 40 years later Moses would remind the second generation of this unique time in the history of Israel (and the world for that matter) Deuteronomy 4:33Has any people heard the voice of God speaking from the midst of the fire, as you have heard it, and survived? And the LORD called to him from the mountain- Recall in Moses' first meeting "God called to him from the midst of the bush." This extraordinary sight will be visible to all Israel, even the grumblers! b. 2 Kings But as the Eaglet falls 100 ft or so, suddenly the mother eagle swoops down, catches the baby eaglet and bears it up on her wings back to nest -safe and comfortable again accept for the poking sticks! So the people stood afar off, but Moses drew near: Israel dreaded the powerful presence of God, but Moses longed for it. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. 2:2). The idea isthe trumpet became very loudcontinually! 10:19+. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. Stuart comments -Several important theological implications reside within the sanctions promises. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point This is a preview of coming attractions for Jehovah would soon reveal His obligations to Israel. 1:11; Mal. coming into a courtroom prepared to argue a case (Genesis 18:23). To be holy. 26 And His voice shook the earth then, but now He has promised, saying, YET ONCE MORE I WILL SHAKE NOT ONLY THE EARTH, BUT ALSO THE HEAVEN. 27 This expression, Yet once more, denotes the removing of those things which can be shaken, as of created things, so that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. Went up pictures Moses ascending the mountain of God. If you use your tool on it, you have profaned it: Not polished it. 6:16; Jos. According to Zechariah this triumphant king is poor, and comes riding on a donkey, a symbol of his lowliness. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. Those that would be wise above what is written, and intrude into those things which they have not seen, need this admonition, that they break not through to gaze. Pentateuch 47:5). They shall come up to the mountain - NLT = "However, when the ram's horn sounds a long blast, then the people may go up on the mountain." Song of Solomon These are the words that you shall speak to the sons of Israel- Oh, that Israel would have had ears to hear these beautiful, encouraging words! Under His wings I am safely abiding, And somehow the Spirit of God moved Moses to move closer to the very presence of God. A finite man. 33:4; Ezek. On the third day the LORD will come down on Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people- Note that the LORD comes after the people prepare their hearts. The former is a much less common designation of the nation (22x - see below), while the designation sons of Israel is found 645x in 602 verses (NASB). Maybe these obstacles are health problems, financial struggles or family relationships. The carrying of Israel upon the eagle's wings of divine love and omnipotence was manifested in the most glorious way in the guidance of it by the pillar of cloud and fire (Shekinah glory cloud), though it was not so exclusively in this visible vehicle of the gracious presence of God as that the comparison can be restricted to this phenomenon alone. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. Seated on the throne is a great king. (Ex 13:21-22+), Duncan - They will wander in the wilderness for 38 years or so. We must put away our hesitation and get bold in coming to God. III. Second, full monotheism is expressed in the words although the whole earth is mine. This is one of the clearest early statements of monotheism in the Bible and certainly must have represented a sudden education for many of those present to hear Moses first relay these words to the people, since so many of them had grown up polytheists. Set bounds (01379)(gabal) means to set bound or limitsaround something or making a boundary (Ex19:12, 23; Dt. 13:9; 1 Sam. 18:20). It was sounded at the celebration of God as King over all the earth (Ps. Remember, thou canst only come nigh by the blood of sprinkling; and till justified by his blood, thou are under the curse. Meanwhile, I had learned a lesson thats vital for all followers of Jesus. ), Or else the LORD will break out against them- What does break out picture? ", Stuart -This is the beginning of the extended encounter with God at Sinai that Moses would experience, earning him the distinction of being the prophet with whom God spoke face to face (Exod 33:11; Deut 34:10). Zephaniah 91:7; Isa. Here I cannot help but see the phrase brought you to Myself as picturing Jehovah like a loving Husbanddrawing His wife in His arms. II. Pentateuch In Deuteronomy 32:11+ we read "Like an eagle (simile) that stirs up its nest, that hovers over its young, He (Jehovah) spread His wings and caught them, He carried them on His pinions. This sounds like more than Moses drawing a line in the sand! Exodus 19:24 Then the LORD said to him, "Go down and come up again, you and Aaron with you; but do not let the priests and the people break through to come up to the LORD, or He will break forth upon them.". As Oswald Chambers warned: The greatest competitor of devotion to Jesus is service for Him.. They are to be distinct, different, separate, not profane. Curiously, little detail is preserved of the long wilderness period (which, in biblical chronology, would have been some thirty-eight years: cf. (cf Peter's words in 2 Peter 1:4+ regarding God's promises! General Epistles Deuteronomy 7:6+For you are a holy people to the LORD your God; the LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His own possession out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth. (Ibid), Guzik comments that "The whole idea at Sinai was exclusion. 2 Samuel Her strength shall be renewed so that she will not succumb to natural weariness (Isa. All this was accompanied by the sound of the horn/trumpet, apparently concomitant with the conversation of Moses and Yahweh (a better translation of v. 19 might be, Then as the sound of the trumpet kept getting much louder, Moses was speaking and God was answering him). 47:5; Ps. i. Pauline Epistles Natural men are constantly trying to explain the supernatural, but that is why it is called "super" (above, beyond)natural! Wisdom Literature No obstacle was allowed to stand between Him and those He loved. Israels assignment from God involved intermediation. (Ex 14:31+). Suddenly that nest is not quite as comfortable as it once was but there is a reason for that The mother eagle doesnt want that little eaglet living in the nest the rest of his life. 1, 2. 46:3; Isa. 2. Kanaph takes on the sense of the outer edges (garment - 1Sa 15:27), corners, or extremities of something, living or inanimate, and metaphorically for example refers to the end(s) of the world (Isa. (Mt 23:37). Amen. (Clarke), 2018 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission. Yet hundreds of Bible passages in both the Old and the New Testaments make it clear that we must never lose an attitude of reverential awe. b. Yet the mere mention of them at the outset of the giving of the law indicates that man cannot keep the law and must have sacrifice to deal with this inability. 23 For (TERM OF EXPLANATION) if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror; 24 for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately forgotten (HERE IS OUR PROBLEM! Ultimately God was far . ), "But you (ISRAEL) will be called the priests of the LORD; You will be spoken of as ministers of our God. He has no fear of being proven wrong (Isaiah 50:8). Go down, warn the people -See table summarizingMoses' movement up and down the mountain numerous times. Malachi 1:7-8). When the pre-law portion in Exodus 19 was complete. It is not clear whether they ringed the entire mountain or merely gathered around the base of one side, though the latter seems more probable..Gathering together in one large body at the foot of the mountain may also have made it easier to keep the rule about not breaching the boundaries, since everyone was able to watch everyone else under such conditions, as opposed to having the people scattered around the entire base of the mountain where isolated groups or individuals might have been tempted in the absence of oversight to go partway up the slope for shade, a better view, or the like. So then, the mother eagle does a most Interesting thing. Poetical Books Like an eagle that stirs up its nest, that hovers over its young, He spread His wings and caught them (SEE GARLAND'S COMMENT ABOVE), He carried them on His pinions. 13:11; 2 Sam. You can also change some of your preferences. Their mediator is Jesus Christ; he has the approval of the Father and manifests the glory of God to his own; and he declares the purpose of their calling is to display his glory. Old Covenant, ratified by the blood of animals, New Covenant, ratified by the blood of the Son of God, David Guzik comments -Therefore, we shouldnt come to Zion as if coming to Sinai. But he also comes to judge sinful Israel (Psa 50:3). went on, or increased and grew very strong, or vehement, or loud. This happened at Mount Sinai, but God spoke from heaven. It is interesting that Jehovah used two names which are essentially synonymous house of Jacob and sons of Israel. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Beware(be careful,guard, keep,observe, watch) (08104)(shamar)meansto keep, watch, preserve,to guard, to be careful, to watch over, to watch carefully over, to be on ones guard. Matthew (Ge 2:17) As an aside the next "surely" was for the great counterfeiter Satan who confidently told the woman "You surely shall not die!" All rights reserved). 32:1112), but also with reference to their release from Babylonian Captivity (Isa. 2:28; 2 Sam. Also the text couples this very loud trumpet sound with the thunder, lightning and thick cloud, so that the first horn is blown by men, but the second horn not by men (? 81:3; Ps. Acts 9:6; Ezek. Often when earth has no balm for my healing, 28:43; Exod. He made the mountain quake. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? So - We see Moses does not question, quarrel or grumble but obeys immediately. Notice how God is using this dramatic picture (of crossing the boundary)to teach His stubborn people the danger of transgressing His laws He is using this picture of a set boundary to teach them that obedience is the way of life and disobedience results in cursing. (2.) Who shall be able to stand when He appeareth? These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. Many more references use the term figuratively, most of these referring to God and most having a positive connotation. Exodus 19:15 He said to the people, "Be ready for the third day; do not go near a woman.". The two Hiphil usages in Exo. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. But you are . And in her deception, she was actively promoting a false Gospelagainst which Paul twice gave the strongest of warningsthat such a person would be accursed! Moses was God's spokesman and would serve as their "mediator"with Him, even as Moses had functioned as a mediator regarding the peoples' disputes in Exodus 18:13-16+. ", Exodus 19:13 'No hand shall touch him, but he shall surely be stoned or shot through; whether beast or man, he shall not live.' c. I will come to you, and I will bless you: This wonderful promise was made in the context of sacrifice and atonement. Leviticus Solemnly warn then now!" The shphr was used to announce ritual events and to herald the Year of Jubilee (Lev. Then the LORD said to Moses, Thus you shall say to the children of Israel: You have seen that I have talked with you from heaven. THOUGHT - Moses ascended or went up. (2) Secondly, "coming" (b) is associated with the promise-fulfillment motif. By:Joanie Yoder(Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Coppes says "The simple use of the root signifies proximity, i.e. The woman responded, Well, you know the Bible teaches that cleanliness is next to godliness, and my husband was a very dirty man. Ive heard some pretty far out perceptions of what the Bible taught, but this statement caught me off guard. These eleven months are less than one fortieth of the time that Israel would be in the wilderness, but these eleven months occupy the focus of.from Exodus 19 on through Leviticus, and Numbers10.Why are long stretches of the history of Israel in the wilderness skipped over and there is all this focus on this meeting? Wings (03671) (kanaph) is a noun used to describe a wing, a skirt or corner of a garment. To be sure Jehovah's Word is always weighty! II. Numbers 4:19). Trembled(were startled frightened, made afraid, terrified) (02729)(charad) conveys the the idea of movement resulting from agitation, usually trembling coming from emotional trauma as when Isaac realized Jacob had deceived him and received Esau's blessing (Ge 27:33) or when Joseph's brothers who had abandoned him in a pit met him in Egypt (Ge 42:28). As we see even in Exodus, Israel failed miserably to fulfill God's purpose for her as priests who would point to Him, for instead they repeatedly were ensnared and enslaved by idolatry of the surrounding Gentile nations. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. 19:8). Exodus 32:1-14 - I AM Merciful. They must meet God as a righteous Judge, not as a merciful Father. They are roughly fifty days away from the Passover. There I find comfort, and there I am blessed. Coming to the Mountain. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Awe is one thing: the submission of the will is another. (Chadwick) Israel had plenty of awe, but little submission of their will. 14 But the two wings of the great eagle were given to the woman (ISRAEL), so that she could fly into the wilderness to her place, where she was nourished for a time and times and half a time (1260 DAYS = Rev. Priests are not priests of God because theybelong to a specific denomination but because they belong to Jehovah by grace through faith in Jesus Christ! (9-15) The presence of God on Sinai. This judgment will come because the people refused to repent (Isa 5:19; Jer 25:8-11; Zeph 2:3). 1:39; 1 Ki. Ephesians IF PEOPLE BREAK THROUGH 10:10; Lev 11:47). You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. He receives further instructions and encouragements from God, ver 19, 21-23. . SPEAK FROM MOUNT SINAI. 26:20-21cf. Art though yet afar off? JEHOVAH DESCRIBES THE The servant of the Lord boldly proclaims God as his advocate before his enemies. Moses knew what it meant to connect with God on the ground of grace, not what one deserved. He alone is the true manifestation of Gods benevolence and he comes to heal (not merely protect) those who cast away their pride through fear of God. (The Lord's treasure chest), I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to Myself. 14:1; Isa. You shall not make anything to be with Megods of silver or gods of gold you shall not make for yourselves.. Jeremiah says The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? It is the divine measure whereby the character of man is proved and tested. Refrain (Ps 36:7) How precious is Thy lovingkindness, O God! It sifts, proves, justifies, or condemns. 17:8; 36:7; 57:1; 61:4; 63:7; 91:4). In a similar manner to those at Mount Sinai, there are things we must to do meet with God. To show one's self to be holy. In Ex 19:13 we see the people are summoned by the blast of the ram's horn, but here they are in effect summoned by the thunder and lightning from God. and is translated in the Septuagint with the verb ptoeo which means to be terrified, alarmed, frightened (used inLk 12:4+, Lk 21:9+; Lk 24:37+). As an extension of the usage wing, kanaph signifies extremity. The seam or lower part of a garment was known as the kanaph. No one, absolutely no one, is to touch the violator; by doing so, they themselves might become violators infected by one persons disobedience. Another thought is that one could not venture into the forbidden area to get the man lest he too be guilty! This verbalahmight also be considered a key word occurring 8 times in Exodus 19 - Ex 19:3, 12, 13, 18, 20, 23, 24 (twice in v24). Click on the different category headings to find out more. International boundaries are formed, as reference is made to the boundary between Hamath and Damascus in Zech. General Epistles Exodus 19:4 'You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles' wings, and brought you to Myself. Kanaph is used idiomatically meaning to spread ones wings over another which means to take to wife (Ezek. Imagine that! 6:4-6, 8, 9, 13. Exodus 19:17 And Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. 1:15; 2 Sam. Frequently the predictions use the causative Hiphil stem with b showing clearly that it is YHWH who is sovereignly guiding history ( Exo 11:l; 1Kings 21:29; passim). Note the specificity of Moses' instruction - these are the words! The correlation is to be made through 1 Peter 2 to the church. Their curiosity might tempt them to look to try to see a form and the Septuagint translates Hebrew for gaze ()the verb katanoeo which speaks of intense sensory perception (in other words not just a passing glance but an attentive fixing of their eyes in an attempt to see a divine form). THOUGHT - Is that not true for us today? The people answered, All that the Lord hath promised we will do (chap. There, God answered him [Moses] by voice ( Exodus 19:19 ), as Moses stood among the people at the foot of Mount Sinai. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. It can be a euphemism for sexual intercourse (Ex19:15) or interlocking objects (Job 41:16), including shackles (2 Sa3:34). Matthew Henry -"Call them off from their worldly business, and call them to religious exercises, meditation and prayer, that they may receive the law from God's mouth with reverence and devotion. 4 His radiance is like the sunlight; He has rays flashing from His hand, And there is the hiding of His power. Bus transportation was limited to the students who lived out of the city limit, so he had to walk many blocks both to and from school. Warren Wiersbe -In a dramatic way, God was teaching the people the distance between a holy God and sinful men and women, as well as the danger of presumptuously rushing into the presence of the Lord. But His special possession was to be Israel! Selah. Exodus 19:3 Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain, saying, "Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob and tell the sons of Israel: Moses went up to God-It is easy to read this too quickly! NET Note -The passage has many themes and emphases that could be developed in exposition. All that the LORD has spoken we will do!" 25:20; 37:9) and of the seraphim (Isa. This describes those who belong to Yahweh's kingdom as all having a priestly function, all mediating between the men of the other unholy nations and the Holy God. God wanted Israel to keep walking and moving on the Journey because He wanted them believing that He was going to do just what He said He would accomplish. The text does not give us a specific description, but the result is clear stating that many would potentiallyperish (Ex 19:21). Like Jeremiah (Jeremiah 12:2, qrab), Isaiah (Isaiah 29:13) reports God's displeasure at his people being close to him with their mouths, and far removed in their hearts. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. 3:20). 1:17; Obad. So important is this command that Moses repeats it in Ex 19:15. In the context of God giving Israel a prophetic promise of the New Covenant, He says it will not be "like the covenant which I made with their fathers in the day I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt (Covenant He cut with them at Mt Sinai), My covenant which they broke, although I was a husband to them, declares the LORD." These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. It is the fan in the hand of God the Spirit that separates the chaff from the wheat with infallible rectitude. A GOOD START IS NO I will come to you in a thick cloud- Note that Yahweh specifically is coming to Moses, but clearly all Israel would be able to witness His coming (Ex 19:11). God chose Israel for this purpose that He might clearly demonstrate to the idolatrous, pagan, godless world of Gentiles that there is but ONE truth and living God and His Name is Jehovah. Abstinence was the spiritual preparation for coming into the presence of the Holy One.. (Notes). (Ps 61:4) Let me dwell in Thy tent forever; Let me take refuge in the shelter of Thy wings. Men approach God through his servants to learn his will (Jeremiah 42:1; cf. TRESPASSING BOUNDARIES In the next chapter we read "Moses said to the people, Do not be afraid; for God has come in order to test you, and in order that the fear of Him may remain with you, so that you may not sin. (Ex 20:20+). Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources, David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, David Guzik :: Gnesis 3 La tentacin y cada del hombre, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 20 Satans, el Pecado y la Muerte son Finalmente Eliminados, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), A Great Cloud of Witnesses (Chuck Missler), John 13 - Washed for Your Walk (Chuck Missler), Proverbs 1-5 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Psalms 91-100 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Genesis 1:1-8 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), II. As the saying goes if you do not feel close to God, guess who moved? If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. ISRAEL HEARS JEHOVAH And consecrated the people- Of course Moses did not perform this for the 2 million people, but he did instruct them of the necessity to consecrate themselves. Mount Sinai was Jehovah's "pulpit" with the thick cloud overhanging it. 50:8). Consecration is a personal pursuit. 5. Believers are the Bride of Christ, His very own possession (Titus 2:14+ 1 Pe 2:9+, Ro 14:7-9+,2Co 5:15+). In his parting words, Moses paints a beautiful picture of God bearing Israel as if on the wings of an eagle (Note in bold all the things Jehovah did for Israel) He (YAHWEH) found him (ISRAEL)in a desert land (EGYPT), And in the howling waste of a wilderness; He encircled him, He cared for him, He guarded him as the pupil of His eye. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. At least eight times, Moses had asked Pharaohs permission to lead the people into the wilderness where they could worship Jehovah, and each time, Pharaoh had refused. Our God-given work must never compete with our main calling: devotion to Christ. The NLT paraphrases this verse 'You already warned us. Indeed, Moses did make several trips up the mountain, perhaps as many as three or four. 1 Thessalonians Who blew the shofar? 3. That said, remember that Jehovah has always (and will always in the future have) a believing Remnant of Israel. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order', Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. Minor Prophets the use of the ephod, 1 Samuel 23:9, and the lot, 1 Samuel 14:38). In accordance with his promise that he would come to every place he chose to cause his name to be remembered (Ex20:24), he came to Mount Zion with his ten thousands of holy ones (Psa 68:17). John Bright observes that as best he can tell, on every occasion when b is used of God's word or purpose, it has the force of "come to pass," "come true" (John Durkam & J. R. Poner, eds., Proclamation and Presence, John Knox, 1970, p. 206). Moses fulfills his role as an "intermediary" or "mediator" acting in a very real sense like a priest between Israel and Jehovah. Even so, there is much for us to learn at Mount Sinai. (Php 2:14-16+), Wiersbe offers some wise words on what it meant for Israel to be a holy nation -In every area of life, Israels activities were governed by the fact that they belonged to God, and that included what they ate, what they wore, who they married, how they buried their dead, and especially how they worshiped. We may request cookies to be set on your device. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Priests are described in more detail later in Exodus, but it appears that the priesthood had in some manner been instituted at this time. ", THOUGHT - The verb brought (bo) is used over 2000x in the OT, but there is a beautiful use by Solomon which seems to parallel somewhat with Jehovah bringing Israel to Himself. Hes surrounded by all manner of attendants, each on their best behavior. 10:22. It says in effect "Listen up, all ye who would be wise in the ways of Jehovah!"" 1 John Changes will take effect once you reload the page. 11:12; 24:16; Ezek. Exodus 19:12 "You shall set bounds for the people all around, saying, 'Beware that you do not go up on the mountain or touch the border of it; whoever touches the mountain shall surely be put to death. Prepare to meet thy God (Amos 4:12). JEHOVAH WILL BREAK OUT! Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me, God did the same for Israel in Moses day. He tells them plainly what he expected and required from them in one word, obedience (, (3.) "After a tiring day at school," my friend explained, "I would sometimes fantasize on my way home of having wings that would lift me over all the houses and trees and deposit me directly on my front porch.". Exodus 30-31 - I AM Your Work and Rest. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. He insisted that all his children sit up straight when he read the Bible at the table, which he did at every meal. Vine - Kanaph has maintained its meaning in rabbinic and modern Hebrew. (See context inExodus: An Introduction and Commentary). In Isa 8:8 Assyria is the eagle overshadowing Judah (cf. '", NLT Exodus 19:23 "But LORD," Moses protested, "the people cannot come up to Mount Sinai. d. You shall not build it of hewn stone: If an altar were made of stone, it was possible or even likely that attention would be drawn, and glory would be given to the stone carver. God doesnt want to see our flesh in worship. The individual had divorced some years before, and was hoping to re-marry another person. "Israel stayed in the Wilderness of Sinai until Numbers 10. Email / username or password was incorrect! Were they asleep? The emphasis was always Keep Your Distance!But the New Testament emphasizes the nearness of God, for the Son of God became flesh and came to dwell on earth (John 1:14), and His name is ImmanuelGod with us (Matt. [1.] Until the greatness and holiness of God is seen, and the exceeding sinfulness of sin felt, man is ever ready to make his empty promises to God. THOUGHT - What is my attitude toward the thought of worship of Jehovahon Sunday morning? But good intentions need to be backed up by good actions. Click on the different category headings to find out more. The thunders would awaken them. This anticipation which characterizes the OT finds its fulfillment in part in Jesus Christ of whom it can be enthusiastically heralded, "Blessed be he who enters (b"cometh," ASV) in the name of the Lord" (Ps118:26). The shopharwas sounded to announce a new king in Israel (1 Ki. 19:1620). Thunder, lightning, cloud, fire, smoke, quaking, trumpet. There is nothing here to encourage, attract, or pacify. GUARANTEE OF A GOOD FINISH! Gods people are to abstain from sin so that pagans can see their good works and glorify God. Reprinted by permission. James God used my distresses as eagles wings to carry me away from my worship of work and back to my first loveJesus! 19:14). Go near (05066)(nagash)root signifies coming into very near proximity to the object. 2 John And then the mother repeats this ritual -- over and over until the eaglet spreads out his wings catches a wind draft & begins to fly (soar)! (Mt 5:16+), And empowered by the Holy Spirit Who continually energizes us with the DESIRE and POWER(Php 2:13NLT+), we will "Do (present imperative seeour need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey) ALL THINGSwithout grumbling or disputing; so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I will have reason to glory because I did not run in vain nor toil in vain. In the metaphorical use God is said to protect His people as a bird protects her young with her wings (Dt. Spiritual distancing protects one from a potentially fatal divine encounter! The Hebrew word for quaked is same word in the description when the people trembled (Ex 19:16). The Lord, like an eagle, carries them through the wilderness and deposits them at the foot of Mount Sinai, which is serving as His throne. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. i. S. R. Driver translates it kept speaking and kept answering." What a awesome, fearful day this was! You may give it to the alien who is in your town, so that he may eat it, or you may sell it to a foreigner, for you are a holy people to the LORD your God. 8:17; Isa. The question arises as how did the LORD speaking to Moses in thunder provide him with an answerhe could comprehend as well as the people in Ex 19:9? The people needed to fully understand that even though Moses and Aaron had been allowed to go up, this was not an open invitation to the rest of Israel! Exodus 01 I AM Present in Your Suffering, Exodus 32:15-35 I AM Calling You to Choose, Exodus 34:10-35 I AM Your Shining Glory. But God never fails. Gods are challenged to declare "things to come" (b) ( Isa 41:22). (James 1:22-25+) Therefore, beloved, let us daily look intently at the Word of Truth and Righteousness and wholly rely on the Holy Spirit to enable us to abide by the Word, that we might experience abundant life in Christ Jesus for the glory of our Father Who art in Heaven. Thus, he instilled in all eight of his sons a healthy fear of Godan attitude that led to sincere worship and grateful obedience. The Gospels Deuteronomy 26:18+ The LORD has today declared you to be His people, a treasured possession, as He promised you, and that you should keep all His commandments; Deuteronomy 32:8; 9+ When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, When He separated the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples According to the number of the sons of Israel. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. Instead, look to God's mighty wings to lift you up and carry you to where He wants you to be. And Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God- In Ex 19:13 when they heard the horn they were to come out to mountain. The boundary between sacred and profane was absolute, as humans were not permitted to defile areas which were deemed sacred by the presence of the deity. Exodus 21-23 - I AM Your Justice. The English translation of the Septuagint (Lxx) gives us an added sense of the solemnity of God's charge to Moses and Moses' charge to the peoplerendering it"Go down and solemnly charge (diamarturomaiin the aorist imperativecommand in the people." Romans May it be so Lord God. And who may stand in His holy place?" And called the elders of the people- With 2 million people Moses could not announce Jehovah's words to all of them and perhaps learning from the advice of Jethro in Exodus 18, he calls in the elders who can then be his emissaries throughout the populace of Israel. Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . Exodus 19:7 So Moses came and called the elders of the people, and set before them all these words which the LORD had commanded him. And brought you to Myself- This is a picture of amazing grace (undeserved favor) and tender compassion to a people who had been grumbling and quarreling off and on for almost 3 months! Everything consecrated to God was separated from all profane use. 19:9). 10:125), and the New Testament banner reads: Let us draw near! This doesnt mean that we should get chummy with God and act like were His equals, but He is our Father and He welcomes our love. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a Philippians By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Thunder and lightning have natural causes, but the scripture directs us in a particular manner to take notice of the power of God, and his terror, in them. BBE Exodus 19:5 If now you will truly give ear to my voice and keep my agreement, you will be my special property out of all the peoples: for all the earth is mine: Titus 2:14+ (Christ Jesus) Who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. (Ibid). Believe on him, receive his salvation; OBEY his voice indeed, and KEEP his covenant, and THEN shalt thou be a king and a priest unto God and the Lamb, and be finally saved with all the power of an endless life. Hebrews 12:18-24+ For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and to a blazing fire, and to darkness and gloom and whirlwind, 19 and to the blast of a trumpet and the sound of words which sound was such that those who heard begged that no further word be spoken to them. He assures them of the honour he would put upon them, and the kindness he would show them, in case they did thus keep his covenant (. At the founding of Israel as a nation he came in thick clouds to Mount Sinai (Exo 19:9; Exo 20:20). Ge 1:21 every fowl of a wing). Perish is literally fall, which the NAB paraphrases "be struck down. What it was that God forbade them-breaking through to gaze; enough was provided to awaken their consciences, but they were not allowed to gratify their vain curiosity. It has no ability to provide for itself or get from one place to another. 16:8). God's coming to save is essentially an intervention and almost always regarded as imminent. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling (Psalm 2:11). What prayers did you see the LORD answer for you last year? 2. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. 17:3-4). So Moses went down to the people and told them - See table summarizingMoses' movement up and down the mountain numerous times. This instructionin no way demeans marital intercourse or suggests anything unclean about God ordained relations in marriage. But here it says Moses brought them out, implying they were too frightened to assemble at the blast of the ram's horn. To consecrate or dedicate. Wisdom Literature It is an officer to drive us into the school of Christ. 1:8; Mal. Trumpet(horn, ram's horn)(07782)(shophar/shopar/sopar)ismasculine noun referring to a trumpet ora ram's horn and is made out of a curved ram's horn. 5:8; 8:1); especially the Day of the Lord (Joel 2:1, 15). How small and weak are we humans. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. Social distancing keeps you from contracting a potentially fatal virus infection. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Exodus 19:8 All the people answered together and said, "All that the LORD has spoken we will do!" 3 Then Moses said to Aaron, It is what the LORD spoke, saying, By those who come near Me I will be treated as holy, And before all the people I will be honored. So Aaron, therefore, kept silent. Foreigners also could come to pray (1Kings 8:41), but eunuchs were excluded from the cultic community (Deut 23:1 [H 2]). You shall not boil a young goat in its mothers milk. The sovereign covenant God, therefore, guides and controls the sword keeping the elect safe even in the midst of war (Psalm 91:7) and punishing the wicked. iv. If (NOT "IF" BUT "SINCE) you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each ones work, conduct (aorist imperativeseeour need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey) yourselves in (HOLY, REVERENTIAL, GODLY) FEAR during the (VERY SHORT) time of your stay on earth;(AND IF YOU NEED FURTHER MOTIVATION - THEN REMEMBER THE PRICE PAID THAT MIGHT EVEN GIVE YOU THE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE HOLY LIVES IN THIS SHORT LIFE!) But the Lord, like a strong eagle caring for its helpless chick, led and provided for His people for three months. 25:1; Deut. Gabal alsodepicts something that bounds or limits an area, such as the Jordan, which served to bound the territory of Benjamin on the east (Josh. Click on the different category headings to find out more. Because Israel has these treasures and privileges, they also have a greater responsibility to love and obey God; for from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked (Luke 12:48NIV+). Laid it in the reeds by the river's bank: In a literal sense, Moses' mother did exactly what Pharaoh said to do: put her son into the river (Exodus 1:22). 49:20; Isa. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed And Moses brought back the words of the people to the LORD. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. But working for Christ should be secondary to our devotion to Him. Minor Prophets THAT IS WHY I STRONGLY RECOMMEND REGULAR BIBLE MEMORIZATION AS AN "ANTIDOTE"! 19:14; Jos. In a passage that extols YHWH above graven images one reads, "Behold the former things have come to pass" (Isa 42:9). 44:13). For God to be willing to enter their presence, dwelling within them, would be extraordinary under the terms of the Old Covenant relationship of God with his people but, mirabile dictu, is routine in the New Covenant. 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