Bible Strands
Exodus 19:14
When Moses came down from the mountain to the people, he consecrated them, and they washed their clothes.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Moses descends from the mountain to address the assembled Israelites immediately after receiving God’s instructions for their preparation.
The words — וַ/יְקַדֵּשׁ (va/y.ka.Desh) translates literally as “and he consecrated” [H6942], while וַ/יֵּרֶד (va/i.Ye.red) means “and he went down” [H3381].
The thread — This action fulfills the earlier directive in Exodus 19:10, where God commands Moses to consecrate the people and have them wash their clothes.
Why it lands — It requires readers to recognize that approaching the holy demands deliberate, obedient preparation rather than casual proximity.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And Moses went down from the mount unto the people, and sanctified the people; and they washed their clothes.
Cross-references
- Exodus 19:10 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow. They must wash their clothes