Parallel Verses New International Version But God did not raise his hand against these leaders of the Israelites; they saw God, and they ate and drank. King James Bible And upon the nobles of the children of Israel he laid not his hand: also they saw God, and did eat and drink. Darby Bible Translation And on the nobles of the children of Israel he laid not his hand: they saw God, and ate and drank. World English Bible He didn't lay his hand on the nobles of the children of Israel. They saw God, and ate and drank. Young's Literal Translation and unto those of the sons of Israel who are near He hath not put forth His hand, and they see God, and eat and drink. Exodus 24:11 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleUpon the nobles of - Israel he laid not his hand - This laying on of the hand has been variously explained. 1. He did not conceal himself from the nobles of Israel by covering them with his hand, as he did Moses, Exodus 33:22. 2. He did not endue any of the nobles, i.e., the seventy elders, with the gift of prophecy; for so laying on of the hand has been understood. 3. He did not slay any of them; none of them received any injury; which is certainly one meaning of the phrase: see Nehemiah 13:21; Psalm 55:20. Also they saw God, i.e., although they had this discovery of his majesty, yet they did eat and drink, i.e., were preserved alive and unhurt. Perhaps the eating and drinking here may refer to the peace-offerings on which they feasted, and the libations that were then offered on the ratification of the covenant. But they rejoiced the more because they had been so highly favored, and were still permitted to live; for it was generally apprehended that God never showed his glory in this signal manner but for the purpose of manifesting his justice; and therefore it appeared a strange thing that these should have seen God as it were face to face, and yet live. See Genesis 16:13; Genesis 33:10; and Judges 13:22, Judges 13:23. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge nobles 1 Kings 21:8 So she wrote letters in Ahab's name, and sealed them with his seal... laid not Exodus 33:20-23 And he said, You can not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live... Judges 13:22 And Manoah said to his wife, We shall surely die, because we have seen God. they saw did eat Luke 15:23,24 And bring here the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry... Library Sin and Forgiveness'... Forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty....'--EXODUS xxiv. 7. The former chapter tells us of the majesty of the divine revelation as it was made to Moses on 'the mount of God.' Let us notice that, whatever was the visible pomp of the external Theophany to the senses, the true revelation lay in the proclamation of the 'Name'; the revelation to the conscience and the heart; and such a revelation had never before fallen on mortal ears. It is remarkable … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Blood of the Testament Brief Outline of Ancient Jewish Theological Literature Jesus Calls Four Fishermen to Follow Him. Cross References Genesis 16:13 She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: "You are the God who sees me," for she said, "I have now seen the One who sees me." Genesis 32:30 So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, "It is because I saw God face to face, and yet my life was spared." Exodus 24:10 and saw the God of Israel. Under his feet was something like a pavement made of lapis lazuli, as bright blue as the sky. Numbers 12:8 With him I speak face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?" Daniel 10:17 How can I, your servant, talk with you, my lord? My strength is gone and I can hardly breathe." Jump to Previous Ate Beheld Chief Chiefs Children Drank Drink Eat Food Forth Hand Israel Lay Nobles Raise StretchJump to Next Ate Beheld Chief Chiefs Children Drank Drink Eat Food Forth Hand Israel Lay Nobles Raise StretchLinks Exodus 24:11 NIVExodus 24:11 NLT Exodus 24:11 ESV Exodus 24:11 NASB Exodus 24:11 KJV Exodus 24:11 Bible Apps Exodus 24:11 Biblia Paralela Exodus 24:11 Chinese Bible Exodus 24:11 French Bible Exodus 24:11 German Bible Exodus 24:11 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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