Exodus 24:17 bbe — And the glory of the Lord was like a flame on the top of the mountain before the eyes of the children of Israel.

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"And the glory of the Lord was like a flame on the top of the mountain before the eyes of the children of Israel."

— Exodus 24:17, Bible in Basic English

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“And the sight of the glory of the Lord was like devouring fire on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel.”
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Exodus 24 — Context

And he said to the chiefs, Keep your places here till we come back to you: Aaron and Hur are with you; if anyone has any cause let him go to them.

And Moses went up into the mountain, and it was covered by the cloud.

And the glory of the Lord was resting on Mount Sinai, and the cloud was over it for six days; and on the seventh day he said Moses' name out of the cloud.

And the glory of the Lord was like a flame on the top of the mountain before the eyes of the children of Israel.

And Moses went up the mountain, into the cloud, and was there for forty days and forty nights.

Exodus 24:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 24:17 say?

Exodus 24:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the glory of the Lord was like a flame on the top of the mountain before the eyes of the children of Israel.”

Where is Exodus 24:17 in the Bible?

Exodus 24:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 24, verse 17.

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 24:17.

What translation should I read Exodus 24:17 in?

Exodus 24:17 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 24:17?

Exodus 24:17 reads (BBE): “And the glory of the Lord was like a flame on the top of the mountain before the eyes of the children of Israel.” 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.

Exodus 24:17 bbe — And the glory of the Lord was like a flame on the top of the mountain before the eyes of the children of Israel.

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