Exodus 34:28 bbe — And for forty days and forty nights Moses was there with the Lord, and in that time he had no food or drink. And he put…

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"And for forty days and forty nights Moses was there with the Lord, and in that time he had no food or drink. And he put in writing on the stones the words of the agreement, the ten rules of the law."

— Exodus 34:28, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 34 — Context

25

No leaven is to be offered with the blood of my offering, and the offering of the Passover feast may not be kept till the morning.

26

Take the first-fruits of your land as an offering to the house of the Lord your God. Let not the young goat be cooked in its mother's milk

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And the Lord said to Moses, Put all these words in writing; for on them is based the agreement which I will make with you.

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And for forty days and forty nights Moses was there with the Lord, and in that time he had no food or drink. And he put in writing on the stones the words of the agreement, the ten rules of the law.

29

Now when Moses came down from Mount Sinai, with the two stones in his hand, he was not conscious that his face was shining because of his talk with God.

30

But when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, and the shining of his face, they would not come near him for fear.

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Then Moses sent for them; and Aaron, with the chiefs of the people, came to him; and Moses had talk with them.

Exodus 34:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 34:28 say?
Exodus 34:28 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And for forty days and forty nights Moses was there with the Lord, and in that time he had no food or drink. And he put in writing on the stones the words of the agreement, the ten rules of the law.”
Where is Exodus 34:28 in the Bible?
Exodus 34:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 34, verse 28.
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 34:28.
What translation should I read Exodus 34:28 in?
Exodus 34:28 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 34:28?
Exodus 34:28 reads (BBE): “And for forty days and forty nights Moses was there with the Lord, and in that time he had no food or drink. And he put in writing on the stones the words of the agreement, the ten rules of the law.” 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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