Exodus 20:18 cpdv — Then all the people considered the voices, and the lights, and the sound of the trumpet, and the smoking mountain. And…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then all the people considered the voices, and the lights, and the sound of the trumpet, and the smoking mountain. And being terrified and struck with fear, they stood at a distance, "

— Exodus 20:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 20 — Context

15

You shall not steal.

16

You shall not speak false testimony against your neighbor.

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You shall not covet the house of your neighbor; neither shall you desire his wife, nor male servant, nor female servant, nor ox, nor donkey, nor anything that is his.”

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Then all the people considered the voices, and the lights, and the sound of the trumpet, and the smoking mountain. And being terrified and struck with fear, they stood at a distance,

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saying to Moses: “Speak to us, and we will listen. Let not the Lord speak to us, lest perhaps we may die.”

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And Moses said to the people: “Do not be afraid. For God came in order to test you, and so that the dread of him might be with you, and you would not sin.”

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And the people stood far away. But Moses approached toward the mist, in which was God.

Exodus 20:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 20:18 say?
Exodus 20:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then all the people considered the voices, and the lights, and the sound of the trumpet, and the smoking mountain. And being terrified and struck with fear, they stood at a distance, ”
Where is Exodus 20:18 in the Bible?
Exodus 20:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 20, verse 18.
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 20:18.
What translation should I read Exodus 20:18 in?
Exodus 20:18 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 20:18?
Exodus 20:18 reads (CPDV): “Then all the people considered the voices, and the lights, and the sound of the trumpet, and the smoking mountain. And being terrified and struck with fear, they stood at a distance, ” 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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