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Led by a Mediator
Commentators observe that the people were likely terrified by the thunder, fire, and smoke. Moses had to lead them out of the camp to the foot of the mountain. This act highlights his crucial role as a mediator, bridging the gap between a holy God and a fearful people—a role that foreshadows Jesus Christ.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 19:17
18th Century
Theologian
Out of the camp - The encampment must have extended far and wide over the plain in front of the mountain. From one entrance of the plain to …
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 19:17
16th Century
Theologian
And Moses brought forth the people. We learn from these words that the miraculous signs were not intended to drive the people from God’s s…
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John Gill
On Exodus 19:17
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses brought forth the people out of the camp
Which was before the mountain and near it, when the above tokens …
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 …