Exo 19:12-13 | MHM | STEP | v. 12–13 : Moses was to set boundaries around the mountain, warning the people not to come too close, or they would die (Exodus 19:12–13 ). This showed that God is holy, and people must approach him with respect and fear (Hebrews 12:28; Psalm 2:11 ). In the Old Testament, people had to keep their distance, but through Jesus we can now come near to God (Hebrews 10:19 ).

‏ Exodus 19:12-13

v. 12–13: Moses was to set boundaries around the mountain, warning the people not to come too close, or they would die (Exodus 19:12–13 ^a). This showed that God is holy, and people must approach him with respect and fear (Hebrews 12:28; Psalm 2:11 ^b). In the Old Testament, people had to keep their distance, but through Jesus we can now come near to God (Hebrews 10:19 ^c).

v. 13: The people were told to wait for the sound of a long trumpet blast before coming to the foot of the mountain. This was a signal for them to gather and listen to God (Exodus 19:13; Deuteronomy 33:3 ^d). God himself would speak to the whole nation, something that had never happened before.