Exo 19:16-19 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Exod 19:16-25: 19:16-25 The final phase of preparation involved phenomena that moved the people toward acceptance of the covenant. Some of the experiences were visual: lightning and a cloud (19:16 ), smoke and fire (19:18 ). The people also heard thunder , a ram’s horn , and the voice of God (19:16 , 19 ), and the whole mountain shook violently (19:18 ). In the Bible, such phenomena are often associated with a theophany, which is a visible manifestation of God’s holy presence.

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‏ Exodus 19:16-19

Summary for Exod 19:16-25: 19:16-25 ^a The final phase of preparation involved phenomena that moved the people toward acceptance of the covenant. Some of the experiences were visual: lightning and a cloud (19:16 ^b), smoke and fire (19:18 ^c). The people also heard thunder, a ram’s horn, and the voice of God (19:16 ^d, 19 ^e), and the whole mountain shook violently (19:18 ^f). In the Bible, such phenomena are often associated with a theophany, which is a visible manifestation of God’s holy presence.