Exodus 19:13 · KJV
"There shall not an hand touch it, but he shall surely be stoned, or shot through; whether it be beast or man, it shall not live: when the trumpet soundeth long, they shall come up to the mount."
King James Version
What does Exodus 19:13 mean? →Passage Context
11And be ready against the third day: for the third day the LORD will come down in the sight of all the people upon mount Sinai.
12And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, that ye go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death:
13There shall not an hand touch it, but he shall surely be stoned, or shot through; whether it be beast or man, it shall not live: when the trumpet soundeth long, they shall come up to the mount.
14And Moses went down from the mount unto the people, and sanctified the people; and they washed their clothes.
15And he said unto the people, Be ready against the third day: come not at your wives.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you approach sacred moments in your life?
2
What does it mean for you to respect boundaries in your faith?
3
When have you felt the weight of God's holiness?
Life Application
faith
Recognize the importance of reverence in your relationship with God.
boundaries
Establish personal boundaries that help you maintain focus on your spiritual life.
Places in This Verse
Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai is traditionally considered the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. It holds significant religious importance in Judaism and Christianity.
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