Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Moses went back and summoned the elders of the people and set before them all the words the LORD had commanded him to speak. New Living Translation So Moses returned from the mountain and called together the elders of the people and told them everything the LORD had commanded him. English Standard Version So Moses came and called the elders of the people and set before them all these words that the LORD had commanded him. Berean Standard Bible So Moses went back and summoned the elders of the people and set before them all these words that the LORD had commanded him. King James Bible And Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and laid before their faces all these words which the LORD commanded him. New King James Version So Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and laid before them all these words which the LORD commanded him. New American Standard Bible So Moses came and called the elders of the people, and set before them all these words which the LORD had commanded him. NASB 1995 So Moses came and called the elders of the people, and set before them all these words which the LORD had commanded him. NASB 1977 So Moses came and called the elders of the people, and set before them all these words which the LORD had commanded him. Legacy Standard Bible So Moses came and called the elders of the people and set before them all these words which Yahweh had commanded him. Amplified Bible So Moses called for the elders of the people, and told them all these words which the LORD commanded him. Christian Standard Bible After Moses came back, he summoned the elders of the people and set before them all these words that the LORD had commanded him. Holman Christian Standard Bible After Moses came back, he summoned the elders of the people and set before them all these words that the LORD had commanded him. American Standard Version And Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and set before them all these words which Jehovah commanded him. Contemporary English Version After Moses went back, he reported to the leaders what the LORD had said, English Revised Version And Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and set before them all these words which the LORD commanded him. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Moses went down and called for the leaders of the people. He repeated to them all the words that the LORD had commanded him. Good News Translation So Moses went down and called the leaders of the people together and told them everything that the LORD had commanded him. International Standard Version When Moses came, he summoned the elders of the people and told them everything that the LORD had commanded him. NET Bible So Moses came and summoned the elders of Israel. He set before them all these words that the LORD had commanded him, New Heart English Bible Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and set before them all these words which God commanded him. Webster's Bible Translation And Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and laid before their faces all these words which the LORD commanded him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo Moses went back and summoned the elders of the people and set before them all these words that the LORD had commanded him. World English Bible Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and set before them all these words which Yahweh commanded him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Moses comes, and calls for [the] elderly of the people, and sets before them all these words which YHWH has commanded him; Young's Literal Translation And Moses cometh, and calleth for the elders of the people, and setteth before them all these words which Jehovah hath commanded him; Smith's Literal Translation And Moses will go and will call to the old men of the people, and he will set before them all these words that Jehovah commanded him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMoses came, and calling together the elders of the people, he declared all the words which the Lord had commanded. Catholic Public Domain Version Moses went, and calling together those greater by birth among the people, he set forth all the words which the Lord had commanded. New American Bible So Moses went and summoned the elders of the people. When he set before them all that the LORD had ordered him to tell them, New Revised Standard Version So Moses came, summoned the elders of the people, and set before them all these words that the LORD had commanded him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and said in their presence all these words which the LORD commanded him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe came and he called the Elders of the people and told all these statements before them that LORD JEHOVAH had commanded him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and set before them all these words which the LORD commanded him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moses came and called the elders of the people, and he set before them all these words, which God appointed them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel at Mount Sinai…6And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” 7So Moses went back and summoned the elders of the people and set before them all these words that the LORD had commanded him. 8And all the people answered together, “We will do everything that the LORD has spoken.” So Moses brought their words back to the LORD.… Cross References Deuteronomy 5:27 Go near and listen to all that the LORD our God says. Then you can tell us everything the LORD our God tells you; we will listen and obey.” Deuteronomy 4:10 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.” Deuteronomy 5:5 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: Deuteronomy 18:16 This is what you asked of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, “Let us not hear the voice of the LORD our God or see this great fire anymore, so that we will not die!” Hebrews 12:18-19 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. 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. Deuteronomy 31:9-13 So Moses wrote down this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi, who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel. / Then Moses commanded them, “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of remission of debt, during the Feast of Tabernacles, / when all Israel comes before the LORD your God at the place He will choose, you are to read this law in the hearing of all Israel. ... 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 24:3 When Moses came and told the people all the words and ordinances of the LORD, they all responded with one voice: “All the words that the LORD has spoken, we will do.” Exodus 24:7 Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people, who replied, “All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.” Exodus 34:31-32 But Moses called out to them; so Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke to them. / And after this all the Israelites came near, and Moses commanded them to do everything that the LORD had told him on Mount Sinai. Nehemiah 8:1-3 At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. Nehemiah 8:8 So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read. Nehemiah 9:13-14 You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. / You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses. Psalm 103:7 He made known His ways to Moses, His deeds to the people of Israel. Treasury of Scripture And Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and laid before their faces all these words which the LORD commanded him. the elders Exodus 3:16 Go, and gather the elders of Israel together, and say unto them, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, appeared unto me, saying, I have surely visited you, and seen that which is done to you in Egypt: and laid Exodus 4:29,30 And Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel: … 1 Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; Jump to Previous Chiefs Commanded Elders Faces Laid Moses Orders Speak Summoned WordsJump to Next Chiefs Commanded Elders Faces Laid Moses Orders Speak Summoned WordsExodus 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 So Moses went back Moses had ascended Mount Sinai to receive instructions from God. His return signifies obedience and the role of a mediator between God and the Israelites. This reflects the pattern of Moses as a prophet who communicates God's will to the people, a role that foreshadows Christ as the ultimate mediator (1 Timothy 2:5). and summoned the elders of the people and set before them all these words that the LORD had commanded him Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe central figure in this passage, Moses acts as the mediator between God and the Israelites. He is tasked with conveying God's commandments to the people. 2. Elders of the People These are the leaders or representatives of the Israelite community. Moses communicates God's words to them, signifying their role in guiding and instructing the people. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant-keeping God who has delivered Israel from Egypt and is now establishing His covenant with them at Mount Sinai. 4. Mount Sinai The location where God reveals His commandments to Moses. It is a significant place of divine encounter and covenant-making. 5. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who are being prepared to enter into a covenant relationship with Him. Teaching Points The Role of MediatorsMoses serves as a mediator between God and the people, prefiguring Christ as the ultimate mediator of the new covenant. This highlights the importance of intercession and leadership in spiritual communities. The Importance of Obedience The elders' role in receiving and communicating God's commandments underscores the necessity of obedience to God's word. Believers are called to listen and respond to God's instructions. Community Leadership The involvement of the elders signifies the importance of godly leadership in guiding and instructing the community. Leaders are responsible for faithfully conveying God's truth. Covenant Relationship This passage is a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people. Believers are called to live in faithfulness to God's covenant, reflecting His holiness and love. Preparation for Divine Encounter Just as the Israelites prepared to meet God at Sinai, believers are encouraged to prepare their hearts for encounters with God through prayer, worship, and obedience. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 19:7?2. How does Moses' role in Exodus 19:7 inspire leadership in our church today? 3. What does Exodus 19:7 teach about the importance of communicating God's commands? 4. How can we ensure our community listens to God's word like in Exodus 19:7? 5. How does Exodus 19:7 connect with Jesus' teachings on obedience in the Gospels? 6. How can we apply the principles of Exodus 19:7 in our daily lives? 7. What is the significance of Moses relaying God's words to the elders in Exodus 19:7? 8. How does Exodus 19:7 demonstrate the role of leadership in conveying divine messages? 9. Why did God choose Moses to communicate His covenant in Exodus 19:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 19? 11. What guidance does the Bible offer on elder care? 12. How does the portrayal of Aaron's role in Exodus 32 align with other biblical depictions of him, and does it reveal inconsistencies across different texts? 13. Why does there appear to be no archaeological evidence confirming this covenant ceremony (Exodus 24)? 14. Deuteronomy 5:2-3 says the covenant was made with the present generation, yet other passages imply it was made with their ancestors; how do we reconcile this? What Does Exodus 19:7 Mean So Moses went backMoses has just heard the LORD’s covenant offer on Sinai (Exodus 19:3–6). His immediate return to the camp underscores quick obedience. • Delayed obedience was never an option for God’s chosen leader; compare Exodus 24:3, where “Moses came and told the people all the words of the LORD.” • Each ascent and descent (Exodus 19:3, 14, 20) shows Moses acting as mediator—anticipating the perfect Mediator foretold in Deuteronomy 18:15 and fulfilled in 1 Timothy 2:5. • Faithfulness in small steps prepares God’s servants for larger ones (Luke 16:10). and summoned the elders of the people Moses does not address the crowd in disorder; he calls the recognized leaders first, just as God instructed in Exodus 3:16: “Go, gather the elders of Israel.” • Leadership matters: elders would transmit the covenant terms to every household (Deuteronomy 31:9–13). • Shared responsibility prevents burnout (Exodus 18:17–23) and models the New Testament pattern of plurality (Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5). • When spiritual leaders listen to God’s word together, unity forms at the top and flows down (Psalm 133:1–2). and set before them all these words Moses hides nothing, holding back neither promises nor conditions (Exodus 19:5–6). • “ALL these words” anticipates God’s later command: “You shall write on the stones all the words of this law plainly” (Deuteronomy 27:8). • Honesty about God’s demands guards against later rebellion (Joshua 24:14–24). • Every preacher’s model: Paul could say, “I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27). that the LORD had commanded him The authority behind the message is divine, not human. • Moses’ commission began with “Now go, I will be with you and teach you what you shall say” (Exodus 4:12). • The pattern continues with the prophets (Jeremiah 1:7) and the apostles: “For I did not speak on My own, but the Father who sent Me commanded Me” (John 12:49). • Our calling mirrors his: “teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:20). • God’s word delivered exactly as received is the foundation for covenant blessing (1 Kings 2:3). summary Exodus 19:7 pictures a faithful servant who promptly returns from God’s presence, gathers recognized leaders, lays out the entire message, and does so under divine authority. Moses models swift obedience, shared leadership, complete disclosure, and uncompromising fidelity to God’s command—principles still essential for anyone entrusted with God’s word today. (7) Moses . . . Called for the elders-The "elders" formed the usual channel of communication between Moses and the people, reporting his words to them, and theirs to him. (See Exodus 4:21; Exodus 12:21; Exodus 17:5-6; Exodus 18:2; Exodus 24:14, &c.) On their position and authority, see Note on Exodus 3:16. . . . Verse 7. - And Moses came. Moses descended from the point of the mountain which he had reached, and summoned a meeting of the elders of the people. When they were come together, he reported to them totidem verbis the message which he had received from God. He is said to have laid the words "before their faces" - a Hebraism, meaning simply "before them."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Mosesמֹשֶׁ֔ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver went back וַיָּבֹ֣א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go and summoned וַיִּקְרָ֖א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read the elders לְזִקְנֵ֣י (lə·ziq·nê) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 2205: Old of the people הָעָ֑ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and set וַיָּ֣שֶׂם (way·yā·śem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set before לִפְנֵיהֶ֗ם (lip̄·nê·hem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6440: The face them all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every these הָאֵ֔לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those words הַדְּבָרִ֣ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had commanded him. צִוָּ֖הוּ (ṣiw·wā·hū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Links Exodus 19:7 NIVExodus 19:7 NLT Exodus 19:7 ESV Exodus 19:7 NASB Exodus 19:7 KJV Exodus 19:7 BibleApps.com Exodus 19:7 Biblia Paralela Exodus 19:7 Chinese Bible Exodus 19:7 French Bible Exodus 19:7 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 19:7 Moses came and called for the elders (Exo. 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