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The glory of Yahweh settled on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days. The seventh day he called to Moses out of the midst of the cloud.

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The Purpose of Waiting

Commentators suggest the six-day waiting period was not idle time but a crucial phase of spiritual preparation. Moses likely spent these days in prayer and meditation, being set apart from earthly concerns to become fit for a direct encounter with God. This highlights the spiritual principle of preparing our hearts before entering into communion with the Lord.

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 24:16

19th Century

Bishop

The seventh day he called to Moses from within the cloud. —Moses, it is evident, would not enter the cloud without a positive sum…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 24:16

17th Century

Pastor

And the glory of the Lord abode upon Mount Sinai The divine Shechinah or Majesty, some visible token of it, an exceeding great brig…

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…