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Book of Exodus - Chapter 24 - Verse 16

24:16
And the glory of the LORD abode upon mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days: and the seventh day he called unto Moses out of the midst of the cloud.

Meaning

Mount Sinai is a significant location in the Bible as it is the place where God chose to reveal his glory. In this verse, we see that the glory of the LORD abode upon Mount Sinai for six days before God called unto Moses from the midst of the cloud on the seventh day. This event marked the beginning of a crucial period in the history of the Israelites, as God was about to deliver the Ten Commandments to Moses on the mountain. The cloud symbolizes the presence of God, as it often does in the Bible. The fact that the cloud covered Mount Sinai for six days before God spoke to Moses highlights the significance and solemnity of the occasion. It was a time of preparation and anticipation before God delivered his divine commandments to the people through Moses. This verse serves as a powerful reminder of the majesty and power of God, as well as the importance of obedience and reverence in approaching Him.

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