Exodus 24:8 bbe — Then Moses took the blood and let it come on the people, and said, This blood is the sign of the agreement which the Lo…

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"Then Moses took the blood and let it come on the people, and said, This blood is the sign of the agreement which the Lord has made with you in these words."

— Exodus 24:8, Bible in Basic English

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“And Moses took the blood, and sprinkled it on the people, and said, Behold the blood of the covenant, which the Lord hath made with you concerning all these words.”
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Exodus 24 — Context

And he sent some of the young men of the children of Israel to make burned offerings and peace-offerings of oxen to the Lord.

And Moses took half the blood and put it in basins; draining out half of the blood over the altar.

And he took the book of the agreement, reading it in the hearing of the people: and they said, Everything which the Lord has said we will do, and we will keep his laws.

Then Moses took the blood and let it come on the people, and said, This blood is the sign of the agreement which the Lord has made with you in these words.

Then Moses and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the chiefs of Israel went up:

And they saw the God of Israel; and under his feet there was, as it seemed, a jewelled floor, clear as the heavens.

And he put not his hand on the chiefs of the children of Israel: they saw God, and took food and drink.

Exodus 24:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 24:8 say?

Exodus 24:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then Moses took the blood and let it come on the people, and said, This blood is the sign of the agreement which the Lord has made with you in these words.”

Where is Exodus 24:8 in the Bible?

Exodus 24:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 24, verse 8.

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 24:8.

What translation should I read Exodus 24:8 in?

Exodus 24:8 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 24:8?

Exodus 24:8 reads (BBE): “Then Moses took the blood and let it come on the people, and said, This blood is the sign of the agreement which the Lord has made with you in these words.” 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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