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The Levels of Holiness
Commentators like John Calvin point out the three distinct levels of access to God at Sinai: the people worship from afar, the elders come partway, but only Moses is permitted to draw near to God's immediate presence. This structured approach emphasized God's profound holiness and the reverence required to approach Him. The people's humble acceptance of this order demonstrated their piety.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 24:1–2
18th Century
Theologian
Are placed by some with great probability between (Exodus 24:8–9).
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 24:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
Nearer to God than the people were allowed to come, but still at a distance from him. It was a covenant of distance. Bounds were set about the moun…
John Calvin
On Exodus 24:2
16th Century
Theologian
And Moses alone shall come near the Lord. Three gradations are marked here. A station is prescribed for the people, from where they may
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John Gill
On Exodus 24:2
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses alone shall come near the Lord
Into the cloud where he was, and talks with him face to face, as a man talk…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 24:1–8
17th Century
Minister
A solemn covenant was made between God and Israel. Very solemn it was, typifying the covenant of grace between God and believers, through Christ. A…