Exodus 19:15 nasb — He said to the people, "Be ready for the third day; do not go near a woman."

NASB

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

— Exodus 19:15, NASB

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Exodus 19 — Context

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.

13

'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."

14

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."

16

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.

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And Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain.

18

Now Mount Sinai was all in smoke because the LORD descended upon it in fire; and its smoke ascended like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently.

Exodus 19:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 19:15 say?
Exodus 19:15 in the NASB reads: “He said to the people, "Be ready for the third day; do not go near a woman."”
Where is Exodus 19:15 in the Bible?
Exodus 19:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 19, verse 15.
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 19:15.
What translation should I read Exodus 19:15 in?
Exodus 19:15 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 19:15?
Exodus 19:15 reads (NASB): “He said to the people, "Be ready for the third day; do not go near a woman."” 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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