Exodus 19:13 nasb — 'No hand shall touch him, but he shall surely be stoned or shot through; whether beast or man, he shall not live.' When…

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"'No hand shall touch him, but he shall surely be stoned or shot through; whether beast or man, he shall not live.' When the ram's horn sounds a long blast, they shall come up to the mountain.""

— Exodus 19:13, NASB

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Exodus 19 — Context

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The LORD also said to Moses, "Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow, and let them wash their garments;

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and let them be ready for the third day, for on the third day the LORD will come down on Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people.

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"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.

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'No hand shall touch him, but he shall surely be stoned or shot through; whether beast or man, he shall not live.' When the ram's horn sounds a long blast, they shall come up to the mountain."

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So Moses went down from the mountain to the people and consecrated the people, and they washed their garments.

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He said to the people, "Be ready for the third day; do not go near a woman."

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So it came about on the third day, when it was morning, that there were thunder and lightning flashes and a thick cloud upon the mountain and a very loud trumpet sound, so that all the people who were in the camp trembled.

Exodus 19:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 19:13 say?
Exodus 19:13 in the NASB reads: “'No hand shall touch him, but he shall surely be stoned or shot through; whether beast or man, he shall not live.' When the ram's horn sounds a long blast, they shall come up to the mountain."”
Where is Exodus 19:13 in the Bible?
Exodus 19:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 19, verse 13.
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 19:13.
What translation should I read Exodus 19:13 in?
Exodus 19:13 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 19:13?
Exodus 19:13 reads (NASB): “'No hand shall touch him, but he shall surely be stoned or shot through; whether beast or man, he shall not live.' When the ram's horn sounds a long blast, they shall come up to the mountain."” 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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