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Exodus 34:28 · KJV

"And he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did neither eat bread, nor drink water. And he wrote upon the tables the words of the covenant, the ten commandments."

King James Version

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Passage Context

26The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring unto the house of the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother's milk.
27And the LORD said unto Moses, Write thou these words: for after the tenor of these words I have made a covenant with thee and with Israel.
28And he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did neither eat bread, nor drink water. And he wrote upon the tables the words of the covenant, the ten commandments.
29And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him.
30And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does spending time with God mean for you?

2

How do you prioritize your relationship with God in your life?

3

When have you felt God's presence during a time of solitude?

Life Application

spirituality

Dedicate time for solitude and prayer to deepen your relationship with God.

commitment

Consider what commitments you can make to prioritize your spiritual growth.

People in This Verse

MosesBoth

A central figure in the Old Testament, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments. He is known for his close relationship with God and his role as a prophet.

First appearance: Exodus 2:1

Places in This Verse

Mount Sinai(Jebel Musa today)

Mount Sinai is traditionally identified as the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments. It holds significant religious importance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Moses receiving the commandments represents the establishment of the law, which Jesus fulfills through His teachings and sacrifice.

See also: Matthew 5:17

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