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Moses went up to God, and Yahweh called to him out of the mountain, saying, "This is what you shall tell the house of Jacob, and tell the children of Israel:
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God Responds to Our Seeking
Commentators note that Moses took the initiative to ascend the mountain to seek God. In response, God called out to him, essentially meeting him halfway. This illustrates a powerful spiritual principle: when we make an effort to draw near to God, He eagerly responds and meets us with His grace and guidance.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Moses went up unto God - This seems to imply that the voice was heard by Moses as he was ascending the mount.
House o…
19th Century
Anglican
Moses went up unto God — i.e., ascended Sinai, where he expected that God would speak with him.
16th Century
Protestant
And Moses went up. It is probable that Moses sought, as he was accustomed, retirement, in order to seek counsel from God. For he is not sp…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Moses went up to God Who was in the pillar of cloud upon the top of the mount; this was on the second day, according to th…
Moses was called up the mountain, and was employed as the messenger of this covenant. The Maker and first Mover of the covenant is God himself. Thi…