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href="/bsb/exodus/24.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/24.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Moses climbed up the mountain, and the cloud covered it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Moses went up into the mount, and a cloud covered the mount.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Moses went up into the mountain, and a cloud covered the mountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Moses went up to the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Moses went up to the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Moses went up to the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Moses went up to the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Moses went up to the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Moses went up the mountain, the cloud covered it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Moses went up the mountain, the cloud covered it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Moses went up into the mount, and the cloud covered the mount.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When Moses went up on Mount Sinai, a cloud covered it, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Moses went up into the mount, and the cloud covered the mount.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Moses went up Mount Sinai, and a cloud covered it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Moses went up the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Moses went up upon the mount, and a cloud covered the mount.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Moses goes up to the mountain, and the cloud covers the mountain;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Moses goeth up unto the mount, and the cloud covereth the mount;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Moses will go up to the mountain and the cloud will cover the mount.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when Moses was gone up, a cloud covered the mount. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when Moses had ascended, a cloud covered the mountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Moses went up the mountain. Then the cloud covered the mountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Moses went up to the mountain, and a cloud covered the mountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Moshe came up to the mountain and a cloud covered it.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Moses went up into the mount, and the cloud covered the mount.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Moses and Joshua went up to the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/24-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=6170" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/24.htm">Moses on the Mountain</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>And he said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Whoever has a dispute can go to them.” <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">When Moses</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: way·ya·‘al (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">went up</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: hā·hār (Art:: N-ms) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">on the mountain,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6051.htm" title="6051: he·‘ā·nān (Art:: N-ms) -- A cloud mass, cloud. From anan; a cloud, i.e. The nimbus or thunder-cloud.">the cloud</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3680.htm" title="3680: way·ḵas (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To cover. A primitive root; properly, to plump, i.e. Fill up hollows; by implication, to cover.">covered it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: hā·hār (Art:: N-ms) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills."></a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered it, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/19-18.htm">Exodus 19:18-20</a></span><br />Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently. / And as the sound of the ram’s horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him in the thunder. / The LORD descended to the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the summit. So Moses went up,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/33-9.htm">Exodus 33:9-11</a></span><br />As Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and remain at the entrance, and the LORD would speak with Moses. / When all the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance to the tent, they would stand up and worship, each one at the entrance to his own tent. / Thus the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young assistant Joshua son of Nun would not leave the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/34-5.htm">Exodus 34:5</a></span><br />And the LORD descended in a cloud, stood with him there, and proclaimed His name, the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-10.htm">1 Kings 8:10-11</a></span><br />And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-13.htm">2 Chronicles 5:13-14</a></span><br />The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Isaiah 6:1-4</a></span><br />In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/1-4.htm">Ezekiel 1:4-28</a></span><br />I looked and saw a whirlwind coming from the north, a great cloud with fire flashing back and forth and brilliant light all around it. In the center of the fire was a gleam like amber, / and within it was the form of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: They had a human form, / but each had four faces and four wings. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9-10</a></span><br />As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. / A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">Matthew 17:1-5</a></span><br />After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. / There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. / Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/9-2.htm">Mark 9:2-7</a></span><br />After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them. / His clothes became radiantly white, brighter than any launderer on earth could bleach them. / And Elijah and Moses appeared before them, talking with Jesus. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-28.htm">Luke 9:28-35</a></span><br />About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray. / And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white. / Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-9.htm">Acts 1:9-11</a></span><br />After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight. / They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. / “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-55.htm">Acts 7:55-56</a></span><br />But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. / “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/3-7.htm">2 Corinthians 3:7-11</a></span><br />Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory, / will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious? / For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">2 Corinthians 3:18</a></span><br />And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Moses went up into the mount, and a cloud covered the mount.</p><p class="hdg">a cloud</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/19-9.htm">Exodus 19:9,16</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Moses, Lo, I come unto thee in a thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with thee, and believe thee for ever. And Moses told the words of the people unto the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/6-1.htm">2 Chronicles 6:1</a></b></br> Then said Solomon, The LORD hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Matthew 17:5</a></b></br> While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/20-21.htm">Cloud</a> <a href="/exodus/22-15.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/exodus/16-13.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/exodus/24-13.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/24-13.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/exodus/24-13.htm">Mountain</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/24-16.htm">Cloud</a> <a href="/exodus/24-16.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/exodus/24-16.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/exodus/24-16.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/24-16.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/exodus/24-16.htm">Mountain</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/24-1.htm">Moses is called up into the mountain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/24-3.htm">The people promise obedience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/24-4.htm">Moses builds an altar, and twelve pillars.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/24-6.htm">He sprinkles the blood of the covenant</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/24-9.htm">The glory of God appears</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/24-14.htm">Aaron and Hur have the charge of the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/24-15.htm">Moses goes into the mountain, where he continues forty days and forty nights.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When Moses went up on the mountain</b><br>This phrase marks a significant moment in the narrative of the Israelites' journey. Moses ascending Mount Sinai is a pivotal event where he acts as a mediator between God and the people. The mountain, traditionally identified as Jebel Musa in the Sinai Peninsula, is a place of divine encounter. This ascent signifies Moses' role as a prophet and leader, chosen to receive God's law. The act of going up the mountain is symbolic of approaching God, a theme seen throughout Scripture, such as in the Transfiguration of Jesus on a mountain (<a href="/matthew/17.htm">Matthew 17:1-9</a>).<p><b>the cloud covered it</b><br>The cloud is a recurring symbol of God's presence and glory, known as the Shekinah. In Exodus, the cloud represents God's guidance and protection, as seen when it led the Israelites through the wilderness (<a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21-22</a>). The covering of the mountain by the cloud signifies God's holiness and the mystery of His presence, which is both awe-inspiring and inaccessible to the people. This imagery is echoed in the New Testament, where clouds often accompany divine revelation, such as during the Ascension of Jesus (<a href="/acts/1-9.htm">Acts 1:9</a>). The cloud also serves as a barrier, emphasizing the separation between the divine and the human, a theme that is reconciled through Christ, who bridges this gap.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Moses is the leader of the Israelites and the mediator between God and His people. He ascends Mount Sinai to receive the Law from God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a></b><br>A significant location in the Bible, Mount Sinai is where God reveals Himself to Moses and gives the Ten Commandments. It is a place of divine encounter and covenant.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_cloud.htm">The Cloud</a></b><br>Represents the presence and glory of God. In the Hebrew text, the word for cloud is (anan), symbolizing God's covering and mystery.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are the people Moses represents. They remain at the base of the mountain, awaiting God's instructions.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_covenant.htm">The Covenant</a></b><br>The broader context of this passage involves the establishment of the covenant between God and Israel, with Moses as the mediator.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_divine_encounter.htm">The Importance of Divine Encounter</a></b><br>Moses' ascent to the mountain signifies the importance of seeking God's presence. Believers are encouraged to prioritize time with God for guidance and revelation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_glory_and_mystery.htm">God's Glory and Mystery</a></b><br>The cloud covering the mountain symbolizes God's glory and the mystery of His presence. Christians are reminded of the awe and reverence due to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/mediation_and_intercession.htm">Mediation and Intercession</a></b><br>Moses acts as a mediator between God and the Israelites. This foreshadows Christ's role as the ultimate mediator, encouraging believers to rely on Jesus for access to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_preparation.htm">Obedience and Preparation</a></b><br>Moses' obedience in ascending the mountain reflects the need for preparation and willingness to follow God's commands. Believers should be ready to respond to God's call.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_leadership.htm">Community and Leadership</a></b><br>While Moses ascends alone, he represents the entire community. This highlights the role of leaders in guiding and interceding for their communities, emphasizing the importance of godly leadership.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_manifest_presence_of_god.htm">What is the Manifest Presence of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_we_witness_his_divine_glory.htm">Did we witness His divine glory?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'face_to_face_with_god'_mean.htm">What does "Face to Face with God" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_sinai_events_in_heb._12_18-21.htm">In Hebrews 12:18-21, is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting the dramatic events at Mount Sinai as described?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">A cloud covered the mount.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">the cloud</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>the cloud which had accompanied them from Succoth (<a href="/context/exodus/13-21.htm" title="And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:">Exodus 13:21-22</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Moses went up into the mount</span>. Having made the necessary arrangements for the government of the people during his absence, Moses ascended, in company with Joshua, to the upper part of the mountain, and there waited for some further summons. <span class="cmt_word">A cloud</span>, or, rather, the cloud previously mentioned (<a href="/exodus/19-16.htm">Exodus 19:16</a>), stood gathered upon the highest eminence, and marked the special presence of God there. Moses, though called up into the mount, would not intrude into this inner sanctuary, until specially bidden to enter it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/24-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When Moses</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶׁ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֥עַל</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the mountain,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָהָ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·hār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mountain, hill, hill country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the cloud</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶעָנָ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(he·‘ā·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6051.htm">Strong's 6051: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cloud, the nimbus, thunder-cloud</span><br /><br /><span class="word">covered it,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְכַ֥ס</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḵas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3680.htm">Strong's 3680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To plump, fill up hollows, to cover</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/24-15.htm">Exodus 24:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/24-15.htm">Exodus 24:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/24-15.htm">Exodus 24:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/24-15.htm">Exodus 24:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/24-15.htm">Exodus 24:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/24-15.htm">Exodus 24:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/24-15.htm">Exodus 24:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/24-15.htm">Exodus 24:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/24-15.htm">Exodus 24:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/24-15.htm">Exodus 24:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/24-15.htm">OT Law: Exodus 24:15 Moses went up on the mountain (Exo. 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