Exodus 19:19
New International Version
As the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and the voice of God answered him.

New Living Translation
As the blast of the ram’s horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God thundered his reply.

English Standard Version
And as the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him in thunder.

Berean Standard Bible
And as the sound of the ram’s horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him in the thunder.

King James Bible
And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and waxed louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by a voice.

New King James Version
And when the blast of the trumpet sounded long and became louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him by voice.

New American Standard Bible
When the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him with thunder.

NASB 1995
When the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him with thunder.

NASB 1977
When the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him with thunder.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder; then Moses spoke and God answered him with thunder.

Amplified Bible
And it happened, as the blast of the ram’s horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him with [a voice of] thunder.

Christian Standard Bible
As the sound of the ram’s horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him in the thunder.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
As the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him in the thunder.

American Standard Version
And when the voice of the trumpet waxed louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by a voice.

Contemporary English Version
The trumpet blew louder and louder. Moses spoke, and God answered him with thunder.

English Revised Version
And when the voice of the trumpet waxed louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by a voice.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
As the sound of the horn grew louder and louder, Moses was speaking, and the voice of God answered him.

Good News Translation
The sound of the trumpet became louder and louder. Moses spoke, and God answered him with thunder.

International Standard Version
As the sound of the ram's horn grew louder and louder, Moses would speak and God would answer with thunder.

Majority Standard Bible
And as the sound of the ram’s horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him in the thunder.

NET Bible
When the sound of the horn grew louder and louder, Moses was speaking and God was answering him with a voice.

New Heart English Bible
When the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him by a voice.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him by a voice.

World English Bible
When the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him by a voice.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the sound of the horn is going on, and [is] very strong; Moses speaks, and God answers him with a voice.

Young's Literal Translation
and the sound of the trumpet is going on, and very strong; Moses speaketh, and God doth answer him with a voice.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the voice of the trumpet will be going and strengthening exceedingly, Moses will speak and God will answer him by a voice.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the sound of the trumpet grew by degrees louder and louder, and was drawn out to a greater length: Moses spoke, and God answered him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the sound of the trumpet gradually increased to be louder, and extended to be longer. Moses was speaking, and God was answering him.

New American Bible
The blast of the shofar grew louder and louder, while Moses was speaking and God was answering him with thunder.

New Revised Standard Version
As the blast of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses would speak and God would answer him in thunder.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when the blast of the trumpet sounded long and grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him by a voice.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sound of the trumpet was going on and had grown very strong, and Moshe was speaking and God answered him in a voice.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And when the voice of the horn waxed louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him by a voice.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sounds of the trumpet were waxing very much louder. Moses spoke, and God answered him with a voice.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD Visits Sinai
18Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently. 19And as the sound of the ram’s horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him in the thunder. 20The LORD descended to the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the summit. So Moses went up,…

Cross References
Hebrews 12:18-19
For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom, and storm; / to a trumpet blast or to a voice that made its hearers beg that no further word be spoken.

Deuteronomy 4:11-12
You came near and stood at the base of the mountain, a mountain blazing with fire to the heavens, with black clouds and deep darkness. / And the LORD spoke to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of the words but saw no form; there was only a voice.

Psalm 29:3-4
The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters. / The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.

Revelation 4:5
From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven spirits of God.

1 Kings 19:11-12
Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice.

Acts 7:38
He was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers. And he received living words to pass on to us.

Psalm 68:8
the earth shook and the heavens poured down rain before God, the One on Sinai, before God, the God of Israel.

2 Corinthians 3:7
Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory,

Deuteronomy 5:22-24
The LORD spoke these commandments in a loud voice to your whole assembly out of the fire, the cloud, and the deep darkness on the mountain; He added nothing more. And He wrote them on two tablets of stone and gave them to me. / 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, / and you said, “Behold, the LORD our God has shown us His glory and greatness, and we have heard His voice out of the fire. Today we have seen that a man can live even if God speaks with him.

Matthew 17:5
While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”

Psalm 77:18
Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked.

2 Peter 1:17-18
For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” / And we ourselves heard this voice from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.

Isaiah 30:30
And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones.

John 12:28-29
Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” / The crowd standing there heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to Him.

Ezekiel 1:24
When the creatures moved, I heard the sound of their wings like the roar of many waters, like the voice of the Almighty, like the tumult of an army. When they stood still, they lowered their wings.


Treasury of Scripture

And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and waxed louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him by a voice.

and when

Exodus 19:13,16
There shall not an hand touch it, but he shall surely be stoned, or shot through; whether it be beast or man, it shall not live: when the trumpet soundeth long, they shall come up to the mount…

Moses

Hebrews 12:21
And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)

God

Psalm 81:7
Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret place of thunder: I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. Selah.

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Exodus 19
1. The people arrive at Sinai
3. God's message by Moses unto the people out of the mount
8. The people are prepared against the third day, for the giving of the law
12. The mountain must not be touched
16. The fearful presence of God upon the mount














And as the sound of the trumpet
The "sound of the trumpet" in this context refers to the shofar, a ram's horn traditionally used in ancient Israel for religious and ceremonial purposes. The Hebrew word for trumpet here is "shofar," which is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and is often associated with significant events, such as the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. The shofar's sound is a call to attention, a divine summons that signifies the presence and authority of God. In the conservative Christian perspective, this sound symbolizes God's call to His people, urging them to prepare their hearts for His revelation and to recognize His sovereignty.

grew louder and louder
The increasing intensity of the trumpet's sound signifies the growing imminence of God's presence. In the Hebrew text, the repetition of the word "louder" emphasizes the overwhelming and awe-inspiring nature of this divine encounter. This crescendo can be seen as a metaphor for the increasing revelation of God's will and power in the lives of believers. It serves as a reminder that God's voice and presence can become more pronounced in our lives as we draw nearer to Him, preparing us for His instructions and guidance.

Moses spoke
Moses, as the mediator between God and the Israelites, plays a crucial role in this narrative. His speaking signifies the human response to the divine call. The Hebrew verb "dabar" used here implies not just speaking, but communicating with authority and purpose. Moses' role as a prophet and leader is underscored by his ability to converse with God, highlighting the importance of faithful leadership and obedience in conveying God's message to His people. For conservative Christians, Moses' example is a call to be attentive and responsive to God's voice, acting as His representatives in the world.

and God answered him
The interaction between Moses and God is a profound moment of divine communication. The Hebrew word "anah" for "answered" suggests a response that is not only verbal but also deeply relational. This exchange underscores the personal nature of God's relationship with His people. God is not distant or silent; He is actively engaged and responsive to those who seek Him. This assurance of God's attentiveness is a cornerstone of faith, encouraging believers to approach Him with confidence and trust in His willingness to guide and support them.

in the thunder
The thunder represents the power and majesty of God's voice. In Hebrew, the word "kol" can mean both "voice" and "thunder," illustrating the formidable and awe-inspiring nature of God's communication. The thunderous response is a manifestation of God's glory and authority, reminding the Israelites of His supreme power. For conservative Christians, this imagery reinforces the reverence and fear of the Lord, acknowledging His might and the seriousness of His commands. It serves as a powerful reminder of the divine authority behind the Scriptures and the importance of heeding God's word with humility and respect.

Verse 19. - When the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and waxed louder and louder. This is a somewhat free translation; but it gives well the real meaning of the Hebrew. We may conclude that the trumpet's blast was not continuous. It sounded when the manifestation began (ver. 16). It sounded again, much louder and with a much more prolonged note, to herald the actual descent of God upon the mount. This time the sound was so piercing, so terrible, so intolerable, that Moses could no longer endure to keep silence, but burst out in speech. Were his words those recorded in Hebrews 12:21 - "I exceedingly fear and quake" - words not found now in the Old Testament - or were they others which have been wholly lost to us? It is impossible to say. His speech, however, had the effect of bringing the awful preparations to a close - "Moses spake, and God. answered him by a voice, and the Lord came down upon Mount Sinai."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And as
וַיְהִי֙ (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

the sound
ק֣וֹל (qō·wl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

of the trumpet
הַשּׁוֹפָ֔ר (haš·šō·w·p̄ār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7782: A cornet, curved horn

grew louder
הוֹלֵ֖ךְ (hō·w·lêḵ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

and louder,
מְאֹ֑ד (mə·’ōḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily

Moses
מֹשֶׁ֣ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

spoke,
יְדַבֵּ֔ר (yə·ḏab·bêr)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

and God
וְהָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (wə·hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

answered him
יַעֲנֶ֥נּוּ (ya·‘ă·nen·nū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6030: To answer, respond

in the thunder.
בְקֽוֹל׃ (ḇə·qō·wl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound


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