Exodus 24:12 web — Yahweh said to Moses, "Come up to me on the mountain, and stay here, and I will give you the tables of stone with the l…

World English Bible

"Yahweh said to Moses, "Come up to me on the mountain, and stay here, and I will give you the tables of stone with the law and the commands that I have written, that you may teach them.""

— Exodus 24:12, World English Bible

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Exodus 24 — Context

9

Then Moses, Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel went up.

10

They saw the God of Israel. Under his feet was like a paved work of sapphire stone, like the skies for clearness.

11

He didn't lay his hand on the nobles of the children of Israel. They saw God, and ate and drank.

12

Yahweh said to Moses, "Come up to me on the mountain, and stay here, and I will give you the tables of stone with the law and the commands that I have written, that you may teach them."

13

Moses rose up with Joshua, his servant, and Moses went up onto God's Mountain.

14

He said to the elders, "Wait here for us, until we come again to you. Behold, Aaron and Hur are with you. Whoever is involved in a dispute can go to them."

15

Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.

Exodus 24:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 24:12 say?
Exodus 24:12 in the World English Bible reads: “Yahweh said to Moses, "Come up to me on the mountain, and stay here, and I will give you the tables of stone with the law and the commands that I have written, that you may teach them."”
Where is Exodus 24:12 in the Bible?
Exodus 24:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 24, verse 12.
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 24:12.
What translation should I read Exodus 24:12 in?
Exodus 24:12 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 24:12?
Exodus 24:12 reads (WEB): “Yahweh said to Moses, "Come up to me on the mountain, and stay here, and I will give you the tables of stone with the law and the commands that I have written, that you may teach 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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