Exodus 3:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 3:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 3:5 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy grou..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 3:5 — KJV
“And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.”
— Exodus 3:5 (KJV)
Exodus 3:5 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 3:5
“Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the place where thou standest is holy ground.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 3:5: put, off, shoes
“And the captain of the LORD'S host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did so.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 3:5: off, place, whereon
“And Aaron shall come into the tabernacle of the congregation, and shall put off the linen garments, which he put on when he went into the holy place, and shall leave them there:”
Shares key themes with Exodus 3:5: put, off, place
“And he shall wash his flesh with water in the holy place, and put on his garments, and come forth, and offer his burnt offering, and the burnt offering of the people, and make an atonement for himself, and for the people.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 3:5: put, off, place
“Also they have shut up the doors of the porch, and put out the lamps, and have not burned incense nor offered burnt offerings in the holy place unto the God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 3:5: put, off, place
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