Exodus 19:22 web — Let the priests also, who come near to Yahweh, sanctify themselves, lest Yahweh break forth on them."

World English Bible

"Let the priests also, who come near to Yahweh, sanctify themselves, lest Yahweh break forth on them.""

— Exodus 19:22, World English Bible

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Exodus 19 — Context

19

When the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him by a voice.

20

Yahweh came down on Mount Sinai, to the top of the mountain. Yahweh called Moses to the top of the mountain, and Moses went up.

21

Yahweh said to Moses, "Go down, warn the people, lest they break through to Yahweh to gaze, and many of them perish.

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Let the priests also, who come near to Yahweh, sanctify themselves, lest Yahweh break forth on them."

23

Moses said to Yahweh, "The people can't come up to Mount Sinai, for you warned us, saying, 'Set bounds around the mountain, and sanctify it.'"

24

Yahweh said to him, "Go down and you shall bring Aaron up with you, but don't let the priests and the people break through to come up to Yahweh, lest he break forth on them."

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So Moses went down to the people, and told them.

Exodus 19:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 19:22 say?
Exodus 19:22 in the World English Bible reads: “Let the priests also, who come near to Yahweh, sanctify themselves, lest Yahweh break forth on them."”
Where is Exodus 19:22 in the Bible?
Exodus 19:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 19, verse 22.
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 19:22.
What translation should I read Exodus 19:22 in?
Exodus 19:22 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 19:22?
Exodus 19:22 reads (WEB): “Let the priests also, who come near to Yahweh, sanctify themselves, lest Yahweh break forth on them."” 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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