Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Moses led the people out of the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. New Living Translation Moses led them out from the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. English Standard Version Then Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they took their stand at the foot of the mountain. Berean Standard Bible Then Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. King James Bible And Moses brought forth the people out of the camp to meet with God; and they stood at the nether part of the mount. New King James Version And Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. New American Standard Bible And Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. NASB 1995 And Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. NASB 1977 And Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. Legacy Standard Bible And Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. Amplified Bible Then Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they stood and presented themselves at the foot of the mountain. Christian Standard Bible Then Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. American Standard Version And Moses brought forth the people out of the camp to meet God; and they stood at the nether part of the mount. Contemporary English Version Moses led them out of the camp to meet God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. English Revised Version And Moses brought forth the people out of the camp to meet God; and they stood at the nether part of the mount. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Moses led the people out of the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. Good News Translation Moses led them out of the camp to meet God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. International Standard Version Moses brought the people from the camp to meet God, and they stood at the base of the mountain. NET Bible Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they took their place at the foot of the mountain. New Heart English Bible Moses led the people out of the camp to meet God; and they stood at the lower part of the mountain. Webster's Bible Translation And Moses brought forth the people out of the camp to meet with God; and they stood at the nether part of the mount. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. World English Bible Moses led the people out of the camp to meet God; and they stood at the lower part of the mountain. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Moses brings out the people from the camp to meet God, and they station themselves at the lower part of the mountain, Young's Literal Translation And Moses bringeth out the people to meet God from the camp, and they station themselves at the lower part of the mount, Smith's Literal Translation And Moses will bring forth the people to the meeting of God out of the camp; and they will stand in the lower parts of the mount. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when Moses had brought them forth to meet God from the place of the camp, they stood at the bottom of the mount. Catholic Public Domain Version And when Moses had led them out to meet God, from the place of the camp, they stood at the base of the mountain. New American Bible But Moses led the people out of the camp to meet God, and they stationed themselves at the foot of the mountain. New Revised Standard Version Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God. They took their stand at the foot of the mountain. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Moses brought forth the people out of the camp to meet God; and they stood at the base of the mountain. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe brought out the people to the meeting of God from the camp and they stood at the base of the mountain. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Moses brought forth the people out of the camp to meet God; and they stood at the nether part of the mount. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moses led the people forth out of the camp to meet God, and they stood by under the camp. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD Visits Sinai16On 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. 17Then Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. 18Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently.… Cross References Deuteronomy 4:10-12 The day you stood before the LORD your God at Horeb, the LORD said to me, “Gather the people before Me to hear My words, so that they may learn to fear Me all the days they live on the earth, and that they may teach them to their children.” / You came near and stood at the base of the mountain, a mountain blazing with fire to the heavens, with black clouds and deep darkness. / And the LORD spoke to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of the words but saw no form; there was only a voice. Hebrews 12:18-21 For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom, and storm; / to a trumpet blast or to a voice that made its hearers beg that no further word be spoken. / For they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.” ... Exodus 24:1-2 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to the LORD—you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of Israel’s elders—and you are to worship at a distance. / Moses alone shall approach the LORD, but the others must not come near. And the people may not go up with him.” Deuteronomy 5:4-5 The LORD spoke with you face to face out of the fire on the mountain. / At 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: Acts 7:38 He was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers. And he received living words to pass on to us. Exodus 20:18-21 When all the people witnessed the thunder and lightning, the sounding of the ram’s horn, and the mountain enveloped in smoke, they trembled and stood at a distance. / “Speak to us yourself and we will listen,” they said to Moses. “But do not let God speak to us, or we will die.” / “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.” ... Deuteronomy 9:10 Then the LORD gave me the two stone tablets, inscribed by the finger of God with the exact words that the LORD spoke to you out of the fire on the mountain on the day of the assembly. 2 Corinthians 3:7-9 Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory, / will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious? / For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness! Exodus 3:12 “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.” Deuteronomy 33:2 He said: “The LORD came from Sinai and dawned upon us from Seir; He shone forth from Mount Paran and came with myriads of holy ones, with flaming fire at His right hand. Psalm 68:17 The chariots of God are tens of thousands—thousands of thousands are they; the Lord is in His sanctuary as He was at Sinai. Revelation 4:5 From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven spirits of God. Exodus 34:2-3 Be ready in the morning, and come up on Mount Sinai to present yourself before Me on the mountaintop. / No one may go up with you; in fact, no one may be seen anywhere on the mountain—not even the flocks or herds may graze in front of the mountain.” Nehemiah 9:13 You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. Galatians 3:19 Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions, until the arrival of the seed to whom the promise referred. It was administered through angels by a mediator. Treasury of Scripture And Moses brought forth the people out of the camp to meet with God; and they stood at the nether part of the mount. Deuteronomy 4:10 Specially the day that thou stoodest before the LORD thy God in Horeb, when the LORD said unto me, Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children. Deuteronomy 5:5 (I stood between the LORD and you at that time, to shew you the word of the LORD: for ye were afraid by reason of the fire, and went not up into the mount;) saying, Jump to Previous Camp Foot Forth Led Meet Moses Mount Mountain Nether Part Places Stand Station Stood Tents ThemselvesJump to Next Camp Foot Forth Led Meet Moses Mount Mountain Nether Part Places Stand Station Stood Tents ThemselvesExodus 19 1. The people arrive at Sinai3. God's message by Moses unto the people out of the mount 8. The people are prepared against the third day, for the giving of the law 12. The mountain must not be touched 16. The fearful presence of God upon the mount Then Moses brought the people out of the camp Moses acts as the mediator between God and the Israelites, a role that foreshadows the mediatory work of Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 2:5). The act of bringing the people out of the camp signifies a transition from their ordinary lives to a sacred encounter with God. This movement from the camp to the mountain is symbolic of leaving behind the mundane to enter into a divine presence, similar to how believers are called to separate themselves from worldly concerns to focus on God (2 Corinthians 6:17). to meet with God and they stood at the foot of the mountain Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egyptian bondage and to guide them through the wilderness. In this verse, Moses acts as an intermediary between God and the Israelites. 2. The People (Israelites) The descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt. They are gathered to witness a significant event in their covenant relationship with God. 3. The Camp The temporary dwelling place of the Israelites in the wilderness. It represents their current state of transition and dependence on God. 4. God The Almighty, who is about to reveal Himself to His chosen people in a powerful and direct manner, establishing His covenant with them. 5. The Mountain (Mount Sinai) The sacred place where God will give the Law to Moses. It symbolizes God's holiness and the place of divine revelation. Teaching Points Reverence for God's PresenceThe Israelites' gathering at the foot of the mountain teaches us the importance of approaching God with reverence and awe. We should prepare our hearts to meet with God in worship and prayer. Mediation and Leadership Moses' role as a mediator points to the need for godly leadership and the ultimate mediation of Christ. We should seek to follow leaders who guide us toward God and His truth. Community in Worship The collective experience of the Israelites highlights the importance of communal worship. As believers, we are called to gather together to seek God and encourage one another in faith. Obedience to God's Call Just as the Israelites followed Moses out of the camp, we are called to step out in faith and obedience when God calls us to meet with Him. Holiness and Separation The setting apart of Mount Sinai as a holy place reminds us of the call to holiness in our lives. We are to be distinct from the world, dedicated to God's purposes. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 19Exodus 19:20-21: How can we trust the account of God and Moses on the mountain when only Moses is said to have witnessed this encounter directly? Numbers 20:8-11 - Why does this passage seem inconsistent with Exodus 17:6 regarding the instructions God gives Moses for drawing water from a rock? Exodus 19:12-13: Why would a supposedly loving God require the death penalty for anyone (or even an animal) that merely touches the mountain? Exodus 19:16-19: How can the thunder, lightning, thick cloud, and loud trumpet blast be scientifically or historically verified if there is no external record of such phenomena?(17) Out of the camp.--An open space must have intervened between the camp and the "bounds." Into this Moses led the representatives of the people, so bringing them as near to God as was permitted. At the nether part of the mount.--In the plain directly in front of the Ras Sufsafeh, and almost under it. Verse 17. - Moses brought forth the people out of the camp. The camp itself must have been withdrawn to some little distance from the foot of the mount, so that a vacant space intervened between the first tents and the "fence" which Moses had caused to be erected almost close to the mount. Into this vacant space Moses now led "the people" - i.e., the chief of the people - so bringing them as near as they might come to God.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Mosesמֹשֶׁ֧ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver brought the people הָעָ֛ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock out וַיּוֹצֵ֨א (way·yō·w·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim of מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the camp הַֽמַּחֲנֶ֑ה (ham·ma·ḥă·neh) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army to meet לִקְרַ֥את (liq·raṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7125: Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way with God, הָֽאֱלֹהִ֖ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and they stood וַיִּֽתְיַצְּב֖וּ (way·yiṯ·yaṣ·ṣə·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3320: To set or station oneself, take one's stand at the foot בְּתַחְתִּ֥ית (bə·ṯaḥ·tîṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8482: Lowermost, the depths of the mountain. הָהָֽר׃ (hā·hār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country Links Exodus 19:17 NIVExodus 19:17 NLT Exodus 19:17 ESV Exodus 19:17 NASB Exodus 19:17 KJV Exodus 19:17 BibleApps.com Exodus 19:17 Biblia Paralela Exodus 19:17 Chinese Bible Exodus 19:17 French Bible Exodus 19:17 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 19:17 Moses led the people out (Exo. 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