Exodus 20:20 akjv — And Moses said to the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that…

American King James Version

"And Moses said to the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that you sin not. "

— Exodus 20:20, American King James Version

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KJV
“And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.”
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ASV
“And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before you, that ye sin not. ”
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WEB
“Moses said to the people, "Don't be afraid, for God has come to test you, and that his fear may be before you, that you won't sin."”
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NET
“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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DRB
“And Moses said to the people: Fear not; for God is come to prove you, and that the dread of him might be in you, and you should not sin.”
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BBE
“And Moses said to the people, Have no fear: for God has come to put you to the test, so that fearing him you may be kept from sin.”
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KJVA
“And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.”
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Exodus 20 — Context

You shall not covet your neighbor’s house, you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is your neighbor’s. ¶

And all the people saw the thunder, and the lightning, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off.

And they said to Moses, Speak you with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.

And Moses said to the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that you sin not.

And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was. ¶

And the LORD said to Moses, Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, You have seen that I have talked with you from heaven.

You shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall you make to you gods of gold. ¶

Exodus 20:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 20:20 say?

Exodus 20:20 in the American King James Version reads: “And Moses said to the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that you sin not. ”

Where is Exodus 20:20 in the Bible?

Exodus 20:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 20, verse 20.

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 20:20.

What translation should I read Exodus 20:20 in?

Exodus 20:20 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 20:20?

Exodus 20:20 reads (AKJV): “And Moses said to the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that you sin not. ” 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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