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A Display of Divine Majesty
Commentators emphasize that the thunder, lightning, thick cloud, and trumpet were not a mere storm but a unique, supernatural display of God's power. This awesome manifestation was designed to instill a deep sense of reverence and solemnity in the people as they prepared to receive God's covenant, making it clear that they were dealing with the holy, almighty Creator.
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Exodus
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 19:16–20
19th Century
Bishop
Thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud. —Compare with this description that of Deuteronomy 4:11-12, which is fuller in some re…
John Calvin
On Exodus 19:16
16th Century
Theologian
And it came to pass on the third day. We must bear in mind what I have already referred to: this terrible spectacle served partly to set t…
John Gill
On Exodus 19:16
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass on the third day in the morning ,
&c:] The sixth of the month, according to the Targum of Jonath…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 19:16–25
17th Century
Minister
Never was there such a sermon preached, before or since, as this which was preached to the church in the wilderness. It might be supposed that the …