Exodus 20:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 20:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 20:19 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 20:19 — KJV
“And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.”
— Exodus 20:19 (KJV)
Exodus 20:19 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 20:19
“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 20:19: moses, let, lest
“And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking unto him from off the mercy seat that was upon the ark of testimony, from between the two cherubims: and he spake unto him. with him: that is, with God”
Shares key themes with Exodus 20:19: moses, speak, hear
“According to all that thou desiredst of the LORD thy God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, neither let me see this great fire any more, that I die not.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 20:19: hear, let, god
“And the officers shall speak unto the people, saying, What man is there that hath built a new house, and hath not dedicated it? let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man dedicate it.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 20:19: speak, let, lest
“And the officers shall speak further unto the people, and they shall say, What man is there that is fearful and fainthearted? let him go and return unto his house, lest his brethren's heart faint as well as his heart. faint: Heb. melt”
Shares key themes with Exodus 20:19: speak, hear, let
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