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You came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire to the heart of the sky, with darkness, cloud, and thick darkness.

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A Terrifying Encounter

Commentators emphasize that Moses recounted the dramatic scene at Mount Sinai—fire reaching the sky, thick darkness, and clouds—to remind Israel of the awesome and terrifying power of God. This event, described as a 'tempest' in Hebrews 12:18, was designed to instill a deep and lasting reverence for God and His commands.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 4:9–11

18th Century

Theologian

A full stop should end (Deuteronomy 4:9); and (Deuteronomy 4:10) begin, At the time that you stood, etc.; ([Reference Deute…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 4:11

19th Century

Bishop

Darkness, clouds, and thick darkness. —The blackness, and darkness, and tempest of Hebrews 12:18.

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 4:11

16th Century

Theologian

And you came near and stood. This explanatory narrative is intended to prove the same thing, namely, that Moses was only the ambassador an…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 4:11

17th Century

Pastor

And you came near and stood under the mountain
At the foot of it, in the lower part of the mountain, as the Targum o…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 4:1–23

17th Century

Minister

The power and love of God toward Israel are presented here as the basis and reason for a number of cautions and serious warnings; and although ther…