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Exodus 24:17

Exodus 24:18 net — Moses went into the cloud when he went up the mountain, and Moses was on the mountain forty days and forty nights.

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"Moses went into the cloud when he went up the mountain, and Moses was on the mountain forty days and forty nights."

— Exodus 24:18, NET Bible

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Exodus 24 — Context

15

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

16

The glory of the LORD resided on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days. On the seventh day he called to Moses from within the cloud.

17

Now the appearance of the glory of the LORD was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in plain view of the people.

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Moses went into the cloud when he went up the mountain, and Moses was on the mountain forty days and forty nights.

Exodus 24:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 24:18 say?
Exodus 24:18 in the NET Bible reads: “Moses went into the cloud when he went up the mountain, and Moses was on the mountain forty days and forty nights.”
Where is Exodus 24:18 in the Bible?
Exodus 24:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 24, 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 24:18.
What translation should I read Exodus 24:18 in?
Exodus 24:18 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 24:18?
Exodus 24:18 reads (NET): “Moses went into the cloud when he went up the mountain, and Moses was on the mountain forty days and forty nights.” 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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