Exodus 24:8 nasb — So Moses took the blood and sprinkled it on the people, and said, "Behold the blood of the covenant, which the LORD has…

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"So Moses took the blood and sprinkled it on the people, and said, "Behold the blood of the covenant, which the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words.""

— Exodus 24:8, NASB

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Exodus 24 — Context

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He sent young men of the sons of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD.

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Moses took half of the blood and put it in basins, and the other half of the blood he sprinkled on the altar.

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Then he took the book of the covenant and read it in the hearing of the people; and they said, "All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient!"

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So Moses took the blood and sprinkled it on the people, and said, "Behold the blood of the covenant, which the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words."

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Then Moses went up with Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel,

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and they saw the God of Israel; and under His feet there appeared to be a pavement of sapphire, as clear as the sky itself.

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Yet He did not stretch out His hand against the nobles of the sons of Israel; 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 NASB reads: “So Moses took the blood and sprinkled it on the people, and said, "Behold the blood of the covenant, which the LORD has made with you in accordance with 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 (NASB): “So Moses took the blood and sprinkled it on the people, and said, "Behold the blood of the covenant, which the LORD has made with you in accordance with 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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