Exodus 20:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 20:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 20:18 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 20:18 — KJV
“And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off.”
— Exodus 20:18 (KJV)
Exodus 20:18 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 20:18
“And Amasa wallowed in blood in the midst of the highway. And when the man saw that all the people stood still, he removed Amasa out of the highway into the field, and cast a cloth upon him, when he saw that every one that came by him stood still.”
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“So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 20:18: people, noise, afar
“And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 20:18: people, stood, afar
“Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 20:18: saw, afar, off
“And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.”
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