Exodus 33:6 cpdv — Therefore, the sons of Israel put aside their ornaments before Mount Horeb.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, the sons of Israel put aside their ornaments before Mount Horeb. "

— Exodus 33:6, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 33 — Context

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and so that you may enter into a land flowing with milk and honey. For I will not go up with you, since you are a stiff-necked people, lest perhaps I may destroy you on the way.”

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And upon hearing this very bad news, the people mourned; and no one put on his finery according to custom.

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And the Lord said to Moses: “Say to the sons of Israel: You are a stiff-necked people. I should at once go up into your midst and destroy you. Now immediately put aside your ornaments, so that I may know what to do to you.”

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Therefore, the sons of Israel put aside their ornaments before Mount Horeb.

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Also, Moses took the tabernacle and pitched it beyond the camp at a distance, and he called its name: ‘Tabernacle of the Covenant.’ And all the people, who had any kind of question, went out to the Tabernacle of the Covenant, beyond the camp.

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And when Moses went out to the tabernacle, all the people rose up, and each one stood at the door of his pavilion, and they beheld the back of Moses until he entered the tent.

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And when he had gone into the Tabernacle of the Covenant, the pillar of cloud descended and stood at the door, and he spoke with Moses.

Exodus 33:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 33:6 say?
Exodus 33:6 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, the sons of Israel put aside their ornaments before Mount Horeb. ”
Where is Exodus 33:6 in the Bible?
Exodus 33:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 33, verse 6.
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 33:6.
What translation should I read Exodus 33:6 in?
Exodus 33:6 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 33:6?
Exodus 33:6 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, the sons of Israel put aside their ornaments before Mount Horeb. ” 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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