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NASB | Exodus 3:5 Then He said, "Do not come near here; remove your sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 3:5 Then God said, "Do not come near; take your sandals off your feet [out of respect], because the place on which you are standing is holy ground." |
Subject: Why is the ground declared holy? |
Bible Note: Good question. In referencing Galatians 3:19, it shows that the Law was transmitted through angels. In the giving of the Law by Jehovah to Moses, it just plainly says that He told Moses the Law. So, apparently it is leaving out HOW Jehovah did so, but is later learned in a comment by the apostle Paul. In reality, the HOW is not nearly as important as the Law itself, and I wouldn't argue you one way or the other. It can make sense to apply the same HOW to most circumstances when Jehovah spoke to men, but this deatil should probably have been skipped for lack of substantial evidence either way and no great discussion value. But "Lord" is from the Hebrew ´Adho·nai´ Jehovah (from YHWH) is used completely separately in the Old Testament; compare the original ASV, instead of the newer NASB. Even in the NASB, you'll find places where sometimes LORD is in all-capitals, and sometimes not, yet both might be referring to Jehovah God. There is a reason. You may make this a separate thread if you wish, or I would welcome a E-mailed format which would be easier to get into more lengthy discussions. |