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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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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 19:3
18th Century
Theologian
Moses went up unto God - This seems to imply that the voice was heard by Moses as he was ascending the mount.
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 19:3
19th Century
Bishop
Moses went up unto God — i.e., ascended Sinai, where he expected that God would speak with him.
John Calvin
On Exodus 19:3
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Exodus 19:3
17th Century
Pastor
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…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 19:1–8
17th Century
Minister
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…