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Exodus 19:23 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Exodus 19:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 19 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Moses said unto the LORD, The people cannot come up to mount Sinai: for thou chargedst us, saying, Set bounds about the mount, and sanctify it.”
Exodus 19:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 19:23
And Moses said unto the LORD, The people cannot come up to mount Sinai: for thou chargedst us, saying, Set bounds about the mount, and sanctify it.Moses respectfully reminds God of His own command—modeling faithful leadership that implements divine directives. The phrase 'cannot come up' (לֹא יוּכְלוּ, lo yukhelu) means 'are unable'—not defiant refusal but appropriate restraint. Moses essentially says 'We've followed Your instructions; the boundaries are set.' This shows Moses as neither presumptuous (acting without orders) nor negligent (ignoring commands). The double imperative 'set bounds a...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 19:23
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“about two thousand cubits by measure. Don't come near to it”