Scripture · Old Testament
Exodus 20:21
Exodus 20:21 is verse 21 of Exodus chapter 20, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
And the people stood at a distance as Moses approached the thick darkness where God was.
King James Version
And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.
World English Bible
The people stayed at a distance, and Moses came near to the thick darkness where God was.
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Exodus 20:19–23 · Berean Standard Bible
19 “Speak to us yourself and we will listen,” they said to Moses. “But do not let God speak to us, or we will die.”
20 “Do not be afraid,” Moses replied. “For God has come to test you, so that the fear of Him may be before you, to keep you from sinning.”
21 And the people stood at a distance as Moses approached the thick darkness where God was.
22 Then the LORD said to Moses, “This is what you are to tell the Israelites: ‘You have seen for yourselves that I have spoken to you from heaven.
23 You are not to make any gods alongside Me; you are not to make for yourselves gods of silver or gold.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Exodus 19:16On the third day, when morning came, there was thunder and lightning. A thick cloud was upon the mountain, and a very loud blast of the ram’s horn went out, so that all the people in the camp trembled.
Exodus 19:17Then Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain.
Deuteronomy 5:5At that time I was standing between the LORD and you to declare to you the word of the LORD, because you were afraid of the fire and would not go up the mountain. And He said:
1 Kings 8:12Then Solomon declared: “The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud.
2 Chronicles 6:1Then Solomon declared: “The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud;
Psalms 18:9He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet.
Psalms 18:12From the brightness of His presence His clouds advanced— hailstones and coals of fire.
Psalms 97:2Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.
Psalms 104:2He wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent,
1 Timothy 6:16He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.