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Exodus 20:20-22
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Exodus 20:20-22
Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 Moses responded to the people, “Don’t be afraid, for God has come to test you, so that you will fear Him and will not[a] sin.”(A) 21 And the people remained standing at a distance as Moses approached the thick darkness where God was.(B)
Moses Receives Additional Laws
22 Then the Lord told Moses, “This is what you are to say to the Israelites: You have seen that I have spoken to you from heaven.(C)
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- Exodus 20:20 Lit that the fear of Him may be in you, and you do not
Exodus 20:20-22
New International Version
Exodus 20:20-22
New International Version
20 Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid.(A) God has come to test(B) you, so that the fear(C) of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.”(D)
21 The people remained at a distance, while Moses approached the thick darkness(E) where God was.
Idols and Altars
22 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Tell the Israelites this: ‘You have seen for yourselves that I have spoken to you from heaven:(F)
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