Exodus 19:20-24
20 YHWH came down on Mount Sinai, to the top of the mountain. YHWH called Moses to the top of the mountain, and Moses went up. 21 YHWH said to Moses, “Go down, warn the people, lest they break through to YHWH to gaze, and many of them perish. 22 Let the priests also, who come near to YHWH, sanctify themselves, lest YHWH break out on them.” 23 Moses said to YHWH, “The people can’t come up to Mount Sinai, for you warned us, saying, ‘Set bounds around the mountain, and sanctify it.’” 24 YHWH said to him, “Go down! You shall bring Aaron up with you, but don’t let the priests and the people break through to come up to YHWH, lest he break out against them.” Exodus 19:20-24WEB
Classification
The Command
This passage contains a positive command, directed toward Moses, speaking a short dialog: "Go down and ensure that the people do not break through to the mountain. Also ensure that the priests sanctify themselves. Bring Aaron up the mountain with you only. ".
Categories
This command is part of the Principles and Definitions. It is a One-time Command
This passage contributes to an understanding of Sanctification.
Fulfillment
The command was carried out by Moses. The command finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who enables us to approach the throne of God freely and with confidence (Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 3:12).
Notes on Interpretation/Application
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