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The Need for a Mediator
Commentators explain that the people's fear of God's direct, overwhelming presence caused them to stand back and request an intermediary. Moses stepped into this role, drawing near to God on their behalf. This event highlights our own need for a mediator, Jesus Christ, who bridges the gap between a holy God and humanity.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 20:18–21
18th Century
Theologian
Compare with Deuteronomy 5:22-31. Aaron (Exodus 19:24) on this occasion accompanied Moses in drawing near to the thick darkness.
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 20:18–21
19th Century
Bishop
AT THE PEOPLE’S REQUEST, MOSES BECOMES THEIR INTERMEDIARY.
The delivery of the Ten Commandments by a voice …
John Gill
On Exodus 20:21
17th Century
Pastor
And the people stood afar off
Still kept their distance in their camp and tents; or the heads and elders of the peop…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 20:18–21
17th Century
Minister
This law, which is so extensive that we cannot measure it, so spiritual that we cannot evade it, and so reasonable that we cannot find fault with i…