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Exodus 24:17

King James Version (KJV)

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Exodus 24:17

Verse 17 of 18

Scripture focus

And the sight of the glory of the LORD [was] like devouring fire on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel.

Exodus 24:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Exodus 24:17

Theological / Devotional

Devouring fire. The contrast between fire covering cloud that embraced Moses (verse 18) in blessed fellowship and communion with His Maker and the “devouring fire” is significant. Those who, like Moses, walk in God’s ways may be assured of protection and security “in the secret place … under the shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1, 2). Those who turn from the paths of righteousness will find, not comfort and assurance, but retributive justice, for God will appear to them as “consuming fire” (Hebrews 12:25, 29).

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