Exodus 3:5 akjv — And he said, Draw not near here: put off your shoes from off your feet, for the place where on you stand is holy ground…

American King James Version

"And he said, Draw not near here: put off your shoes from off your feet, for the place where on you stand is holy ground. "

— Exodus 3:5, American King James Version

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Exodus 3 — Context

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And the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the middle of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.

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And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.

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And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called to him out of the middle of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I.

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And he said, Draw not near here: put off your shoes from off your feet, for the place where on you stand is holy ground.

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Moreover he said, I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look on God. ¶

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And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;

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And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land to a good land and a large, to a land flowing with milk and honey; to the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites.

Exodus 3:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 3:5 say?
Exodus 3:5 in the American King James Version reads: “And he said, Draw not near here: put off your shoes from off your feet, for the place where on you stand is holy ground. ”
Where is Exodus 3:5 in the Bible?
Exodus 3:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 3, verse 5.
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 3:5.
What translation should I read Exodus 3:5 in?
Exodus 3:5 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 3:5?
Exodus 3:5 reads (AKJV): “And he said, Draw not near here: put off your shoes from off your feet, for the place where on you stand is holy ground. ” 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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