Exodus 19:16

What does Exodus 19:16 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 19:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And it came to pass on the third day, when it was morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of a trumpet exceeding loud; and all the people that were in the camp trembled.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that was in the camp trembled.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And it came to pass on the third day, when it was morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of a trumpet exceeding loud; and all the people that were in the camp trembled.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And when morning came on the third day, there were thunders and flames and a thick cloud on the mountain, and a horn sounding very loud; and all the people in the tents were shaking with fear.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And it cometh to pass, on the third day, while it is morning, that there are voices, and lightnings, and a heavy cloud, on the mount, and the sound of a trumpet very strong; and all the people who <FI>are<Fi> in the camp do tremble.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And now the third day was come, and the morning appeared: and behold thunders began to be heard, and lightning to flash, and a very thick cloud to cover the mount, and the noise of the trumpet sounded exceeding loud; and the people that was in the camp, feared.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And it came to pass on the third day, when it was morning, that there were thunders and lightnings and a heavy cloud on the mountain, and the sound of the trumpet exceeding loud; and the whole people that was in the camp trembled.

Context

v.15And he said unto the people, Be ready against the third day: come not near a woman.

v.16This passage

v.17And Moses brought forth the people out of the camp to meet God; and they stood at the nether part of the mount.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Samuel 12:17

    Is it not wheat harvest to-day? I will call unto Jehovah, that he may send thunder and rain; and ye shall know and see that your wickedness is great, which ye have done in the sight of Jehovah, in asking you a king.

  • Job 38:25

    Who hath cleft a channel for the waterflood, Or the way for the lightning of the thunder;

  • Exodus 40:34

    Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of Jehovah filled the tabernacle.

  • Job 37:1

    Yea, at this my heart trembleth, And is moved out of its place.

  • Revelation 4:5

    And out of the throne proceed lightnings and voices and thunders. And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God;

  • Revelation 4:1

    After these things I saw, and behold, a door opened in heaven, and the first voice that I heard, a voiceas of a trumpet speaking with me, one saying, Come up hither, and I will show thee the things which must come to pass hereafter.

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