Exodus 33:4 net — When the people heard this troubling word they mourned; no one put on his ornaments.

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"When the people heard this troubling word they mourned; no one put on his ornaments."

— Exodus 33:4, NET Bible

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Exodus 33 — Context

1

The LORD said to Moses,“Go up from here, you and the people whom you brought up out of the land of Egypt, to the land I promised on oath to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, saying,‘I will give it to your descendants.’

2

I will send an angel before you, and I will drive out the Canaanite, the Amorite, the Hittite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite.

3

Go up to a land flowing with milk and honey. But I will not go up among you, for you are a stiff-necked people, and I might destroy you on the way.”

4

When the people heard this troubling word they mourned; no one put on his ornaments.

5

For the LORD had said to Moses,“Tell the Israelites,‘You are a stiff-necked people. If I went up among you for a moment, I might destroy you. Now take off your ornaments, that I may know what I should do to you.’”

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So the Israelites stripped off their ornaments by Mount Horeb.

7

The Presence of the Lord Moses took the tent and pitched it outside the camp, at a good distance from the camp, and he called it the tent of meeting. Anyone seeking the LORD would go out to the tent of meeting that was outside the camp.

Exodus 33:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 33:4 say?
Exodus 33:4 in the NET Bible reads: “When the people heard this troubling word they mourned; no one put on his ornaments.”
Where is Exodus 33:4 in the Bible?
Exodus 33:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 33, verse 4.
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 33:4.
What translation should I read Exodus 33:4 in?
Exodus 33:4 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 33:4?
Exodus 33:4 reads (NET): “When the people heard this troubling word they mourned; no one put on his ornaments.” 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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