Exodus 19:9 bbe — And the Lord said to Moses, See, I will come to you in a thick cloud, so that what I say to you may come to the ears of…

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"And the Lord said to Moses, See, I will come to you in a thick cloud, so that what I say to you may come to the ears of the people and they may have belief in you for ever. And Moses gave the Lord word of what the people had said."

— Exodus 19:9, Bible in Basic English

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  • KJV

    “And the Lord said unto Moses, Lo, I come unto thee in a thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with thee, and believe thee for ever. And Moses told the words of the people unto the Lord.”

Exodus 19 — Context

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And you will be a kingdom of priests to me, and a holy nation. These are the words which you are to say to the children of Israel.

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And Moses came and sent for the chiefs of the people and put before them all these words which the Lord had given him orders to say.

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And all the people, answering together, said, Whatever the Lord has said we will do. And Moses took back to the Lord the words of the people.

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And the Lord said to Moses, See, I will come to you in a thick cloud, so that what I say to you may come to the ears of the people and they may have belief in you for ever. And Moses gave the Lord word of what the people had said.

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And the Lord said to Moses, Go to the people and make them holy today and tomorrow, and let their clothing be washed.

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And by the third day let them be ready: for on the third day the Lord will come down on Mount Sinai, before the eyes of all the people.

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And let limits be marked out for the people round the mountain, and say to them, Take care not to go up the mountain or near the sides of it: whoever puts his foot on the mountain will certainly come to his death:

Exodus 19:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 19:9 say?
Exodus 19:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the Lord said to Moses, See, I will come to you in a thick cloud, so that what I say to you may come to the ears of the people and they may have belief in you for ever. And Moses gave the Lord word of what the people had said.”
Where is Exodus 19:9 in the Bible?
Exodus 19:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 19, verse 9.
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 19:9.
What translation should I read Exodus 19:9 in?
Exodus 19:9 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 19:9?
Exodus 19:9 reads (BBE): “And the Lord said to Moses, See, I will come to you in a thick cloud, so that what I say to you may come to the ears of the people and they may have belief in you for ever. And Moses gave the Lord word of what the people had said.” 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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