So Moses went down to the people. He consecrated them for worship, and they washed their clothes.
Parallel translations
- WEB Moses went down from the mountain to the people, and sanctified the people; and they washed their clothes.
- KJV And Moses went down from the mount unto the people, and sanctified the people; and they washed their clothes.
- BSB When Moses came down from the mountain to the people, he consecrated them, and they washed their clothes.
- NKJV So Moses went down from the mountain to the people and sanctified the people, and they washed their clothes.
- NASB So Moses went down from the mountain to the people and consecrated the people, and they washed their garments.
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Quick answer
Moses descended and consecrated the people, who washed their clothes. The people obediently prepare to meet the holy God.
Overview
Moses carries out God's instructions, leading Israel in consecration. Their obedience shows reverence for the coming encounter. This outward preparation points to the deeper, Spirit-wrought sanctification God works in His people, ultimately secured by Christ who sanctifies the church (Eph. 5:25-26).
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- Exod 19:10Yahweh said to Moses, “Go to the people, and sanctify them today and tomorrow, and let them wash their garments,
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