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The appearance of the glory of Yahweh was like devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the eyes of the children of Israel.
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A Visible, Fiery Glory
Commentators clarify that the glory of the Lord was not literal fire but appeared like a 'devouring fire.' It was a large, brilliant, and clear body of light on the mountaintop, a powerful and unmistakable sign of God's holy presence visible to the entire nation of Israel below.
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Exodus
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19th Century
Anglican
THE SECOND ASCENT OF MOSES INTO MOUNT SINAI.
The great work still remained to be done. A series of laws had been laid down …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the sight of the glory of the Lord was like devouring fire on the top of the mount
Presbyterian
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…
