Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Afterward all the Israelites came near him, and he gave them all the commands the LORD had given him on Mount Sinai. New Living Translation Then all the people of Israel approached him, and Moses gave them all the instructions the LORD had given him on Mount Sinai. English Standard Version Afterward all the people of Israel came near, and he commanded them all that the LORD had spoken with him in Mount Sinai. Berean Standard Bible And after this all the Israelites came near, and Moses commanded them to do everything that the LORD had told him on Mount Sinai. Berean Literal Bible And afterward all the sons of Israel came near, and he commanded them all that YHWH had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. King James Bible And afterward all the children of Israel came nigh: and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him in mount Sinai. New King James Version Afterward all the children of Israel came near, and he gave them as commandments all that the LORD had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. New American Standard Bible Afterward all the sons of Israel came near, and he commanded them to do everything that the LORD had spoken to him on Mount Sinai. NASB 1995 Afterward all the sons of Israel came near, and he commanded them to do everything that the LORD had spoken to him on Mount Sinai. NASB 1977 And afterward all the sons of Israel came near, and he commanded them to do everything that the LORD had spoken to him on Mount Sinai. Legacy Standard Bible And afterward all the sons of Israel came near, and he commanded them everything that Yahweh had spoken to him on Mount Sinai. Amplified Bible Afterward all the Israelites approached him, and he commanded them to do everything that the LORD had said to him on Mount Sinai. Berean Annotated Bible And after this all the Israelites (God prevails) came near, and Moses commanded them to do everything that the LORD {YHWH} had told him on Mount Sinai (thorny). Christian Standard Bible Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he commanded them to do everything the LORD had told him on Mount Sinai. Holman Christian Standard Bible Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he commanded them to do everything the LORD had told him on Mount Sinai. American Standard Version And afterward all the children of Israel came nigh: and he gave them in commandment all that Jehovah had spoken with him in mount Sinai. Contemporary English Version Then the rest of the people of Israel gathered around Moses, and he gave them the laws that the LORD had given him on Mount Sinai. English Revised Version And afterward all the children of Israel came nigh: and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him in mount Sinai. GOD'S WORD® Translation After that, all the other Israelites came near him, and he commanded them to do everything the LORD told him on Mount Sinai. Good News Translation After that, all the people of Israel gathered around him, and Moses gave them all the laws that the LORD had given him on Mount Sinai. International Standard Version Afterwards all the Israelis came near and he gave them everything the LORD told him on Mount Sinai as commandments. NET Bible After this all the Israelites approached, and he commanded them all that the LORD had spoken to him on Mount Sinai. New Heart English Bible Afterward all the children of Israel came near, and he gave them all of the commandments that the LORD had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. Webster's Bible Translation And afterward all the children of Israel came nigh: and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him in mount Sinai. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd after this all the Israelites came near, and Moses commanded them to do everything that the LORD had told him on Mount Sinai. World English Bible Afterward all the children of Israel came near, and he gave them all the commandments that Yahweh had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand afterward all the sons of Israel have come near, and he charges them with all that YHWH has spoken with him in Mount Sinai. Berean Literal Bible And afterward all the sons of Israel came near, and he commanded them all that YHWH had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. Young's Literal Translation and afterwards have all the sons of Israel come nigh, and he chargeth them with all that Jehovah hath spoken with him in mount Sinai. Smith's Literal Translation And after this all the sons of Israel drew near: and he will command them all what Jehovah spake to him in mount Sinai. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all the children of Israel came to him: and he gave them in commandment all that he had heard of the Lord in mount Sinai. Catholic Public Domain Version all the sons of Israel also now came to him. And he instructed them in all the things that he had heard from the Lord on Mount Sinai. New American Bible Later, all the Israelites came up to him, and he enjoined on them all that the LORD had told him on Mount Sinai. New Revised Standard Version Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd afterward all the children of Israel came near to him; and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him in mount Sinai. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe called them and Ahron and all the Leaders of the Assembly came to him and Moshe spoke with them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And afterward all the children of Israel came nigh, and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him in mount Sinai. Brenton Septuagint Translation And afterwards all the children of Israel came to him, and he commanded them all things, whatsoever the Lord had commanded him in the mount of Sina. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD Renews the Covenant…31But Moses called out to them; so Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke to them. 32And after this all the Israelites came near, and Moses commanded them to do everything that the LORD had told him on Mount Sinai. 33When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil over his face.… Cross References And after this all the Israelites came near, Deuteronomy 5:23 And when you heard the voice out of the darkness while the mountain was blazing with fire, all the heads of your tribes and your elders approached me, Exodus 24:3 When Moses came and told the people all the words and ordinances of the LORD, they all responded with one voice: “All the words that the LORD has spoken, we will do.” Exodus 19:8 And all the people answered together, “We will do everything that the LORD has spoken.” So Moses brought their words back to the LORD. and Moses commanded them Deuteronomy 31:10-12 Then Moses commanded them, “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of remission of debt, during the Feast of Tabernacles, / when all Israel comes before the LORD your God at the place He will choose, you are to read this law in the hearing of all Israel. / Assemble the people—men, women, children, and the foreigners within your gates—so that they may listen and learn to fear the LORD your God and to follow carefully all the words of this law. Exodus 35:1 Then Moses assembled the whole congregation of Israel and said to them, “These are the things that the LORD has commanded you to do: Numbers 36:5 So at the word of the LORD, Moses commanded the Israelites: “The tribe of the sons of Joseph speaks correctly. to do everything that the LORD had told him Exodus 24:7 Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people, who replied, “All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.” Deuteronomy 5:32 So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left. Deuteronomy 6:24 And the LORD commanded us to observe all these statutes and to fear the LORD our God, that we may always be prosperous and preserved, as we are to this day. on Mount Sinai. Leviticus 26:46 These are the statutes, ordinances, and laws that the LORD established between Himself and the Israelites through Moses on Mount Sinai. Leviticus 27:34 These are the commandments that the LORD gave to Moses for the Israelites on Mount Sinai. Exodus 24:12 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to Me on the mountain and stay here, so that I may give you the tablets of stone, with the law and commandments I have written for their instruction.” 2 Corinthians 3:13-16 We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at the end of what was fading away. / But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed. / And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. … Deuteronomy 5:1 Then Moses summoned all Israel and said to them: Hear, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances that I declare in your hearing this day. Learn them and observe them carefully. Deuteronomy 4:1 Hear now, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances I am teaching you to follow, so that you may live and may enter and take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you. Deuteronomy 6:1-3 These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess, / so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged. / Hear, O Israel, and be careful to observe them, so that you may prosper and multiply greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you. Treasury of Scripture And afterward all the children of Israel came near: and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him in mount Sinai. he gave Exodus 21:1 Now these are the judgments which thou shalt set before them. Numbers 15:40 That ye may remember, and do all my commandments, and be holy unto your God. 1 Kings 22:14 And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith unto me, that will I speak. Jump to Previous Afterward Afterwards Chargeth Children Commanded Commandment Commandments Commands Israel Israelites Mount Nigh Orders SinaiJump to Next Afterward Afterwards Chargeth Children Commanded Commandment Commandments Commands Israel Israelites Mount Nigh Orders SinaiExodus 34 1. The tablets are replaced5. The name of the Lord proclaimed 8. Moses entreats God to go with them 10. God makes a covenant with them, repeating certain duties 28. Moses after forty days on the mount, comes down with the tablets 29. His face is radiant, and he covers it with a veil And after this all the Israelites came near This phrase follows the event where Moses descends from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the covenant law. The Israelites coming near signifies their readiness to receive God's commandments. This gathering reflects the communal nature of Israel's covenant relationship with God, emphasizing the importance of collective obedience and accountability. The Israelites' approach also indicates their reverence and recognition of Moses as God's chosen mediator. and Moses commanded them to do everything that the LORD had told him on Mount Sinai Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe central figure in this passage, Moses is the leader of the Israelites and the mediator between God and His people. He receives the commandments from God on Mount Sinai and communicates them to the Israelites. 2. The Israelites The people of God who have been delivered from slavery in Egypt. They are gathered to hear the commandments that Moses has received from God. 3. Mount Sinai The mountain where Moses meets with God and receives the Law. It is a place of divine revelation and covenant-making. 4. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel who gives the Law to Moses. He is the ultimate authority and source of the commandments. 5. The Commandments The laws and instructions given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai, which form the basis of the covenant relationship between God and Israel. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceJust as Moses commanded the Israelites to obey God's instructions, we are called to live in obedience to God's Word today. Obedience is a demonstration of our faith and commitment to God. The Role of Mediators Moses acted as a mediator between God and the Israelites. In the New Testament, Jesus is our ultimate mediator, bridging the gap between God and humanity. The Significance of Divine Revelation Mount Sinai represents a place of divine revelation where God communicates His will. We should seek to understand and apply God's revelations in our lives through Scripture. Community and Accountability The gathering of the Israelites to hear God's commandments highlights the importance of community in the faith journey. We are called to support and hold each other accountable in our walk with God. The Continuity of God's Law While the context and application may differ, the moral and ethical principles of God's Law remain relevant. We should strive to understand how these principles apply in our lives today. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 34:32?2. How does Exodus 34:32 emphasize the importance of sharing God's commands with others? 3. What can we learn from Moses' role in communicating God's laws to Israel? 4. How does Exodus 34:32 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 5. In what ways can we apply Moses' example of leadership in our lives? 6. How can we ensure we faithfully convey God's teachings to our community today? 7. What does Exodus 34:32 reveal about Moses' leadership and communication with the Israelites? 8. How does Exodus 34:32 reflect the importance of obedience to God's commandments? 9. Why is the context of Exodus 34:32 significant in understanding the covenant renewal? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 34? 11. Why did Aaron create the golden calf for worship? 12. What truths does 'Unveiled Face' reveal about identity? 13. (Exodus 34:29-35) How can Moses's radiant face be explained scientifically, and why are there no other similar reports in the Torah? 14. What lessons does Moses' life teach us? What Does Exodus 34:32 Mean And after thisThe phrase “Afterward” anchors us in real time, right after Moses descended from Sinai with the renewed tablets (Exodus 34:29–31). • It signals continuity—God’s covenant wasn’t theoretical; it moved straight into daily life (cf. Exodus 24:3, “Moses came and told the people all the words of the LORD… and all the people answered with one voice”). • It highlights grace after failure. Israel had just recovered from the golden-calf fiasco (Exodus 32). The LORD gave them a fresh start, proving that His mercy truly “goes on for a thousand generations” (Exodus 34:6–7). all the Israelites came near Israel gathers as one congregation. • Their approach shows restored relationship; earlier they had backed away in fear (Exodus 20:18–19). Now they draw near because the mediator’s face shines with reflected glory (Exodus 34:30). • Corporate nearness matters. God’s covenant was never merely with individual believers but with a redeemed nation (Deuteronomy 4:10; Hebrews 10:24–25 reminds today’s church not to neglect assembling). and Moses commanded them Moses acts as faithful shepherd and mouthpiece. • Obedience to revelation is never optional (Deuteronomy 4:1–2; John 14:15). • The authority rests not in Moses’ personality but in God’s word entrusted to him. Centuries later, Jesus mirrored this pattern, teaching only what the Father gave Him (John 12:49). to do everything The call is comprehensive. • Selective obedience is disobedience (James 2:10). • God’s covenant instructions covered worship, ethics, justice, and community life—demonstrating that every sphere belongs to Him (Psalm 24:1). • Jesus’ Great Commission echoes this breadth: “teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:20). that the LORD had told him on Mount Sinai Mount Sinai is the source, underscoring divine, not human, origin. • Tablets “written by the finger of God” (Exodus 31:18) reinforce the reliability and permanence of Scripture (Psalm 119:89). • The location matters: the same mountain where God revealed His holiness (Exodus 19) and displayed covenant mercy (Exodus 34:6–7) grounds the law in both awe and grace. • Later writers look back to Sinai to affirm the trustworthiness of God’s self-revelation (Nehemiah 9:13–14; Malachi 4:4). summary Exodus 34:32 captures a pivotal covenant moment: once Moses’ shining face assured the people, the entire nation approached, ready to hear. Moses, God’s appointed mediator, relayed every word given on Sinai, calling Israel to wholehearted, comprehensive obedience. The verse reassures us that God’s commands are clear, authoritative, graciously provided, and meant to be embraced together by His people. Verse 32. - All that the Lord had spoken. "All," i.e., "that the Lord had commanded him to enjoin upon them" - especially the precepts in vers. 10-26 - not all that he had heard from God in the space of forty days and forty nights.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And afterוְאַחֲרֵי־ (wə·’a·ḥă·rê-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 310: The hind or following part this כֵ֥ן (ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the Israelites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son came near, נִגְּשׁ֖וּ (nig·gə·šū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5066: To draw near, approach and [Moses] commanded וַיְצַוֵּ֕ם (way·ṣaw·wêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order them to do everything כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had told him דִּבֶּ֧ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue on Mount בְּהַ֥ר (bə·har) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country Sinai. סִינָֽי׃ (sî·nāy) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5514: Sinai -- the mountain where the law was given Links Exodus 34:32 NIVExodus 34:32 NLT Exodus 34:32 ESV Exodus 34:32 NASB Exodus 34:32 KJV Exodus 34:32 BibleApps.com Exodus 34:32 Biblia Paralela Exodus 34:32 Chinese Bible Exodus 34:32 French Bible Exodus 34:32 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 34:32 Afterward all the children of Israel came (Exo. 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