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Yahweh spoke to you out of the midst of the fire: you heard the voice of words, but you saw no form; only [you heard] a voice.
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The Voice, Not a Vision
Commentators unanimously agree that God intentionally spoke from the fire without revealing a physical form. This was to teach Israel—and all believers—that He is to be known through His Word (His voice), not through any physical representation. As John Gill notes, this was purposely done to prevent idolatry.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Hero worship exhibited itself in the practice of setting up images of human form as household gods (Penates, compare Genesis 31:19; [Reference Gene…
16th Century
Protestant
And the Lord spoke to you. This is a confirmation of the Second Commandment: that God manifested Himself to the Israelites by a voice and …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Lord spoke unto you out of the midst of the fire For the Lord descended on Mount Sinai in a cloud, in fire, …
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