Exodus 19:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 19:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 19:22 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And let the priests also, which come near to the LORD, sanctify themselves, lest the LORD break forth upon them." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 19:22 — KJV
“And let the priests also, which come near to the LORD, sanctify themselves, lest the LORD break forth upon them.”
— Exodus 19:22 (KJV)
Exodus 19:22 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 19:22
“And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the LORD our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us: send...: Heb. break forth and send in their...: Heb. in the cities of their suburbs”
Shares key themes with Exodus 19:22: let, priests, also
“And the LORD said unto him, Away, get thee down, and thou shalt come up, thou, and Aaron with thee: but let not the priests and the people break through to come up unto the LORD, lest he break forth upon them.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 19:22: let, priests, come
“And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:”
Shares key themes with Exodus 19:22: also, come, lord
“But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, Lord, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation?”
Shares key themes with Exodus 19:22: also, come, near
“And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 19:22: let, come, lord
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