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Exodus 24

Exodus 24:7

The Covenant Sealed · Exodus 24:1–11
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Translations

Modern
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.”
Traditional
And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people: and they said, All that the Lord hath said will we do, and be obedient.
Literal
And he took the Book of the Covenant and read it aloud in the ears of the people. And they said, “All that YHWH has spoken we will do, and we will listen.”
Latin
Assumensque volumen fœderis, legit audiente populo: qui dixerunt: Omnia quæ locutus est Dominus, faciemus, et erimus obedientes.

Original

Hebrew
English
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.”

Notes

Exodus 24:7

People were required to write down treaties and read them aloud in public. It is very likely that Moses began at this time to write down, under God’s inspiration, all the things that he believed were authoritative documents for his people.

Exodus 24:1–18

Israel agreed to the terms of the covenant (24:3). The covenant was then confirmed through several ceremonies:

  • First, the covenant was written down and read aloud to the people (24:4, 7).

  • Then blood was sprinkled as part of the ceremony (24:6).

  • The leaders also shared a covenant meal in God’s presence (24:11).

  • Finally, the glory of the Lord appeared on the mountain (24:15–18).

Glossary

Aaron Abihu Biblical Concept of Law Blood Book of Exodus Book of the Covenant Covenant Criminal Law and Punishment Deuteronomy, Book of Elder Elisha Faith Fellowship Genesis, Book of History of Israel Jesus Christ, Teachings of Lord’s Supper, the Mediate, Mediator Nadab New Covenant

Topics

Blood: Sacrificial: Sprinkled on Altar and People Church of Israel: Worship of, Consisted in Reading God's Word Covenant: Book of Decision: Israelites Disunity Government: Mosaic: Accepted, and Agreed To, the Law Given by Moses Instability: General Scriptures Concerning Israel: The People Receive It and Covenant Obedience to It Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Mount Sinai: Covenant Made Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Worship of God Celebrated During Obedience to God: Israelites Obedience to God: Resolve Upon Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Purification by Blood Purifications or Baptisms: Means Used for Water Mixed with Blood Sacrifices: The Covenants of God Confirmed By The Jews: The Covenant Established With Theocracy: Established Word of God: The People Stood and Responded by Saying |Amen| Worship: The Word of God Read in Public Assemblies