Exodus 20:19 net — They said to Moses,“You speak to us and we will listen, but do not let God speak with us, lest we die.”

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"They said to Moses,“You speak to us and we will listen, but do not let God speak with us, lest we die.”"

— Exodus 20:19, NET Bible

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Exodus 20 — Context

16

“You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

17

“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that belongs to your neighbor.”

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All the people were seeing the thundering and the lightning, and heard the sound of the horn, and saw the mountain smoking– and when the people saw it they trembled with fear and kept their distance.

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They said to Moses,“You speak to us and we will listen, but do not let God speak with us, lest we die.”

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Moses said to the people,“Do not fear, for God has come to test you, that the fear of him may be before you so that you do not sin.”

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The people kept their distance, but Moses drew near the thick darkness where God was.

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The Altar The LORD said to Moses:“Thus you will tell the Israelites:‘You yourselves have seen that I have spoken with you from heaven.

Exodus 20:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 20:19 say?
Exodus 20:19 in the NET Bible reads: “They said to Moses,“You speak to us and we will listen, but do not let God speak with us, lest we die.””
Where is Exodus 20:19 in the Bible?
Exodus 20:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 20, verse 19.
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 20:19.
What translation should I read Exodus 20:19 in?
Exodus 20:19 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 20:19?
Exodus 20:19 reads (NET): “They said to Moses,“You speak to us and we will listen, but do not let God speak with us, lest we die.”” 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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