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Exodus 20:21 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Exodus 20:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 20 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.”
Exodus 20:21 (KJV)
Historical Context for Exodus 20:21
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Commentary on Exodus 20:21
And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.Spatial positioning dramatizes spiritual reality: people 'afar off' (מֵרָחֹק, merachok), Moses 'drew near' (נִגַּשׁ, niggash). The 'thick darkness' (הָעֲרָפֶל, ha'araphel) is where God dwells—cloud and darkness surround Him (Psalm 97:2). Moses alone penetrates the darkness; the people remain distant. This prefigures the torn veil (Matthew 27:51)—what separated people from God's presence is removed in Christ. Moses entering darkness images Christ entering death to bring us to God. The darkness isn't absence...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 20:21
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“Yahweh has said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.”
“Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.”
“and came down. Thick darkness was under his feet.”
“dwelling in unapproachable light; whom no man has seen”
“Yahweh has said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.”
“hailstones and coals of fire.”
“Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:”
“when it was morning”
“of the cloud”
“to show you the word of Yahweh: for you were afraid because of the fire”