Exodus 24:8 cpdv — In truth, taking up the blood, he sprinkled it on the people, and he said, “This is the blood of the covenant, which th…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"In truth, taking up the blood, he sprinkled it on the people, and he said, “This is the blood of the covenant, which the Lord has formed with you concerning all these words.” "

— Exodus 24:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 24 — Context

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And he sent youths from the sons of Israel, and they offered holocausts, and they immolated calves as peace-offerings to the Lord.

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And so Moses took one half part of the blood, and he put it into bowls. Then the remaining part he poured over the altar.

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And taking up the book of the covenant, he read it in the hearing of the people, who said: “All that the Lord has spoken, we will do, and we will be obedient.”

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In truth, taking up the blood, he sprinkled it on the people, and he said, “This is the blood of the covenant, which the Lord has formed with you concerning all these words.”

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And Moses and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel ascended.

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And they saw the God of Israel. And under his feet was something like a work of sapphire stone, or like the sky, when it is serene.

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Neither did he lay his hand upon those of the sons of Israel who were at a distance. And they saw God, and they ate and drank.

Exodus 24:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 24:8 say?
Exodus 24:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “In truth, taking up the blood, he sprinkled it on the people, and he said, “This is the blood of the covenant, which the Lord has formed with you concerning all 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 (CPDV): “In truth, taking up the blood, he sprinkled it on the people, and he said, “This is the blood of the covenant, which the Lord has formed with you concerning all 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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