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Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.

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The Purpose of the Ascent

Commentators explain that this ascent was for a prolonged period of receiving detailed instructions for Israel's worship system—the Tabernacle, priesthood, and ceremonies. This shows that God is deeply invested not just in moral laws, but in the tangible practices and sacred spaces that shape the hearts and habits of His people.

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 24:12–18

19th Century

Bishop

THE SECOND ASCENT OF MOSES INTO MOUNT SINAI.

The great work still remained to be done. A series of laws had been laid down …

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 24:15

17th Century

Pastor

And Moses went up into the mount
To the top of it, and as it seems alone, leaving Joshua behind in a lower part of t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 24:12–18

17th Century

Minister

A cloud covered the mount six days; a token of God's special presence there. Moses was sure that he who called him up would protect him. Even those…