What does Exodus 24:17 mean?

Exodus 24:17 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Exodus 24:17 today?

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Exodus 24:17 Meaning

And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like devouring fire on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel.

Context Explained

15And Moses went up into the mount, and a cloud covered the mount.

16And 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.

17And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like devouring fire on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel.

18And Moses went into the midst of the cloud, and gat him up into the mount: and Moses was in the mount forty days and forty nights.

Key Themes

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Source: Exodus 24:17