Exodus 24:2 kjv — And Moses alone shall come near the Lord: but they shall not come nigh; neither shall the people go up with him.

King James Version

"And Moses alone shall come near the Lord: but they shall not come nigh; neither shall the people go up with him."

— Exodus 24:2, King James Version

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Exodus 24 — Context

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And he said unto Moses, Come up unto the Lord, thou, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel; and worship ye afar off.

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And Moses alone shall come near the Lord: but they shall not come nigh; neither shall the people go up with him.

3

And Moses came and told the people all the words of the Lord, and all the judgments: and all the people answered with one voice, and said, All the words which the Lord hath said will we do.

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And Moses wrote all the words of the Lord, and rose up early in the morning, and builded an altar under the hill, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel.

5

And he sent young men of the children of Israel, which offered burnt offerings, and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen unto the Lord.

Exodus 24:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 24:2 say?
Exodus 24:2 in the King James Version reads: “And Moses alone shall come near the Lord: but they shall not come nigh; neither shall the people go up with him.”
Where is Exodus 24:2 in the Bible?
Exodus 24:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 24, verse 2.
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 24:2.
What translation should I read Exodus 24:2 in?
Exodus 24:2 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 24:2?
Exodus 24:2 reads (KJV): “And Moses alone shall come near the Lord: but they shall not come nigh; neither shall the people go up with him.” 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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