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1 | The meaning of "break" | Ex 19:24 | Just Read Mark | 136261 | ||
The word "break" is used twice here --- once of the people, once of God. The same word is used several times in the chapter. Can someone shed light on this interesting text? | ||||||
2 | The meaning of "break" | Ex 19:24 | EdB | 136263 | ||
When I run into confusing terms or sentence structure like this I turn to the NLT to see if it helps. In this case I believe it will. Exodus 19:24 (NLT) 24 But the LORD said, "Go down anyway and bring Aaron back with you. In the meantime, do not let the priests or the people cross the boundaries to come up here. If they do, I will punish them." EdB |
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3 | The meaning of "break" | Ex 19:24 | Just Read Mark | 136268 | ||
The Barrier between us and God. I have been deeply moved, thinking through this scene. Just scratching the surface. May we, like the Isrealites, tremble. Here's what I'm thinking... God is holy. The instruction to "set limits around the mountain and keep it holy" reflects the holiness of God. Our sin cannot approach God's throne. Now, it seems God has also set a limit for himself -- a line of self-restraint perhaps? So if they "break" their bounds, God's holiness will "break forth" and consume them. I think this is one of the clearest pictures of the barrier between humanity and our creator. I think, also, of the angels blocking the garden of Eden. What are other clear examples of this barrier? The intimacy of the garden was lost. The events at Mount Sinai make the connection between the barrier, holiness, and the law. We are set for destruction. Addressing this barrier was the purpose of the sacrifices, the priesthood, and ultimately the coming of our Lord. I want to look at the relationship between this scene in Exodus and the book of Hebrews. |
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