Exodus 19:12 akjv — And you shall set bounds to the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, that you go not up into the mount,…

American King James Version

"And you shall set bounds to the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, that you go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whoever touches the mount shall be surely put to death: "

— Exodus 19:12, American King James Version

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Exodus 19 — Context

9

And the LORD said to Moses, See, I come to you in a thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with you, and believe you for ever. And Moses told the words of the people to the LORD. ¶

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And the LORD said to Moses, Go to the people, and sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes,

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And be ready against the third day: for the third day the LORD will come down in the sight of all the people on mount Sinai.

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And you shall set bounds to the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, that you go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whoever touches the mount shall be surely put to death:

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There shall not an hand touch it, but he shall surely be stoned, or shot through; whether it be beast or man, it shall not live: when the trumpet sounds long, they shall come up to the mount. ¶

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And Moses went down from the mount to the people, and sanctified the people; and they washed their clothes.

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And he said to the people, Be ready against the third day: come not at your wives. ¶

Exodus 19:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 19:12 say?
Exodus 19:12 in the American King James Version reads: “And you shall set bounds to the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, that you go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whoever touches the mount shall be surely put to death: ”
Where is Exodus 19:12 in the Bible?
Exodus 19:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 19, verse 12.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 19:12.
What translation should I read Exodus 19:12 in?
Exodus 19:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 19:12?
Exodus 19:12 reads (AKJV): “And you shall set bounds to the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, that you go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whoever touches the mount shall be surely put to death: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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