exodus 34
Summary
Describes the renewal of the covenant between God and the Israelites, focusing on God's commandments and His revelation to Moses.
Key Points
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God instructs Moses to chisel out two stone tablets like the first ones and come up Mount Sinai (Exodus 34:1-4).
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The Lord descends in a cloud, proclaiming His name and attributes to Moses (Exodus 34:5-7).
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Moses bows down and worships, asking God to forgive the people's sins and take them as His inheritance (Exodus 34:8-9).
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God renews the covenant, giving Moses commandments for the Israelites to follow (Exodus 34:10-11).
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Specific instructions are given regarding worship, festivals, and daily living (Exodus 34:12-26).
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Moses stays on the mountain for forty days and nights, writing down the words of the covenant (Exodus 34:27-28).
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When Moses comes down from the mountain, his face is radiant because he had spoken with the Lord (Exodus 34:29-35).