Exodus 24:15

What does Exodus 24:15 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 24:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Moses went up into the mount, and the cloud covered the mount.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Moses went up into the mount, and a cloud covered the mount.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Moses went up into the mount, and the cloud covered the mount.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Moses went up into the mountain, and it was covered by the cloud.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Moses goeth up unto the mount, and the cloud covereth the mount;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when Moses was gone up, a cloud covered the mount.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Moses went up to the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.

Context

v.14And he said unto the elders, Tarry ye here for us, until we come again unto you: and, behold, Aaron and Hur are with you: whosoever hath a cause, let him come near unto them.

v.15This passage

v.16And the glory of Jehovah abode upon mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days: and the seventh day he called unto Moses out of the midst of the cloud.

Cross references

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

  • Exodus 19:16

    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.

  • 2 Chronicles 6:1

    Then spake Solomon, Jehovah hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

  • Exodus 19:9

    And Jehovah said unto Moses, Lo, I come unto thee in a thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with thee, and may also believe thee for ever. And Moses told the words of the people unto Jehovah.

  • Matthew 17:5

    While he was yet speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold, a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

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