Exodus 24:15
New International Version
When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it,

New Living Translation
Then Moses climbed up the mountain, and the cloud covered it.

English Standard Version
Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.

Berean Standard Bible
When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it,

King James Bible
And Moses went up into the mount, and a cloud covered the mount.

New King James Version
Then Moses went up into the mountain, and a cloud covered the mountain.

New American Standard Bible
Then Moses went up to the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.

NASB 1995
Then Moses went up to the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.

NASB 1977
Then Moses went up to the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Moses went up to the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.

Amplified Bible
Then Moses went up to the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.

Christian Standard Bible
When Moses went up the mountain, the cloud covered it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When Moses went up the mountain, the cloud covered it.

American Standard Version
And Moses went up into the mount, and the cloud covered the mount.

Contemporary English Version
When Moses went up on Mount Sinai, a cloud covered it,

English Revised Version
And Moses went up into the mount, and the cloud covered the mount.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered it.

Good News Translation
Moses went up Mount Sinai, and a cloud covered it.

International Standard Version
When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it.

Majority Standard Bible
When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it,

NET Bible
Moses went up the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.

New Heart English Bible
Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses went up upon the mount, and a cloud covered the mount.

World English Bible
Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Moses goes up to the mountain, and the cloud covers the mountain;

Young's Literal Translation
And Moses goeth up unto the mount, and the cloud covereth the mount;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses will go up to the mountain and the cloud will cover the mount.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when Moses was gone up, a cloud covered the mount.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when Moses had ascended, a cloud covered the mountain.

New American Bible
Moses went up the mountain. Then the cloud covered the mountain.

New Revised Standard Version
Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Moses went up to the mountain, and a cloud covered the mountain.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe came up to the mountain and a cloud covered it.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Moses went up into the mount, and the cloud covered the mount.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses and Joshua went up to the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Moses on the Mountain
14And he said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you. Aaron and Hur are here with you. Whoever has a dispute can go to them.” 15When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it, 16and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered it, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud.…

Cross References
Exodus 19:18-20
Mount 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. / And as the sound of the ram’s horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him in the thunder. / The LORD descended to the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the summit. So Moses went up,

Exodus 33:9-11
As Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and remain at the entrance, and the LORD would speak with Moses. / When all the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance to the tent, they would stand up and worship, each one at the entrance to his own tent. / Thus the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young assistant Joshua son of Nun would not leave the tent.

Exodus 34:5
And the LORD descended in a cloud, stood with him there, and proclaimed His name, the LORD.

1 Kings 8:10-11
And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 5:13-14
The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God.

Isaiah 6:1-4
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ...

Ezekiel 1:4-28
I looked and saw a whirlwind coming from the north, a great cloud with fire flashing back and forth and brilliant light all around it. In the center of the fire was a gleam like amber, / and within it was the form of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: They had a human form, / but each had four faces and four wings. ...

Daniel 7:9-10
As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. / A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.

Matthew 17:1-5
After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. / There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. / Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus. ...

Mark 9:2-7
After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them. / His clothes became radiantly white, brighter than any launderer on earth could bleach them. / And Elijah and Moses appeared before them, talking with Jesus. ...

Luke 9:28-35
About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray. / And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white. / Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus. ...

Acts 1:9-11
After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight. / They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. / “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.”

Acts 7:55-56
But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. / “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.”

2 Corinthians 3:7-11
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, / will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious? / For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness! ...

2 Corinthians 3:18
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.


Treasury of Scripture

And Moses went up into the mount, and a cloud covered the mount.

a cloud

Exodus 19:9,16
And the LORD said unto Moses, Lo, I come unto thee in a thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with thee, and believe thee for ever. And Moses told the words of the people unto the LORD…

2 Chronicles 6:1
Then said Solomon, The LORD hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

Matthew 17:5
While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

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Exodus 24
1. Moses is called up into the mountain
3. The people promise obedience
4. Moses builds an altar, and twelve pillars.
6. He sprinkles the blood of the covenant
9. The glory of God appears
14. Aaron and Hur have the charge of the people
15. Moses goes into the mountain, where he continues forty days and forty nights.














When Moses went up
This phrase marks a pivotal moment in the narrative of Exodus, as Moses ascends Mount Sinai. The Hebrew root for "went up" is "עָלָה" (alah), which conveys the act of ascending or rising. This ascent is not merely physical but also spiritual, symbolizing Moses' approach to the divine presence. Historically, mountains were often seen as sacred places where heaven and earth meet, and Moses' journey up the mountain signifies a deeper communion with God. This ascent is a call to believers to seek higher spiritual ground, to rise above the mundane and draw nearer to God.

on the mountain
The mountain referred to here is Mount Sinai, a place of profound significance in the biblical narrative. In the ancient Near Eastern context, mountains were considered dwelling places of the gods, and Sinai becomes the earthly location where God chooses to reveal Himself to His people. The mountain is a symbol of stability, strength, and divine revelation. For the Israelites, it represents the place where the covenant is established, and for Christians, it foreshadows the ultimate revelation of God in Christ. The mountain is a reminder of the heights of God's holiness and the depths of His love.

the cloud
The cloud is a recurring biblical symbol of God's presence and glory. In Hebrew, the word for cloud is "עָנָן" (anan), which often signifies the divine presence that is both revealing and concealing. The cloud on Mount Sinai is a theophany, a visible manifestation of God, indicating His nearness yet also His mystery. It serves as a protective veil, shielding the people from the full intensity of God's holiness. The cloud is a powerful reminder of God's guidance and protection, as seen in the pillar of cloud that led the Israelites through the wilderness. It invites believers to trust in God's presence even when He seems hidden.

covered it
The act of covering, from the Hebrew "כָּסָה" (kasah), implies both protection and concealment. The cloud covering the mountain signifies God's holiness enveloping the place, making it sacred and set apart. This covering is an act of divine grace, allowing Moses to enter into God's presence without being consumed by His glory. It also signifies the mystery of God's ways, which are often hidden from human understanding. For believers, this covering is a call to humility and reverence, recognizing that while God reveals Himself, there is always more to His nature than we can comprehend. It encourages a posture of worship and awe before the majesty of God.

(15) A cloud covered the mount.--Heb., the cloud--i.e., the cloud which had accompanied them from Succoth (Exodus 13:21-22).

Verse 15. - Moses went up into the mount. Having made the necessary arrangements for the government of the people during his absence, Moses ascended, in company with Joshua, to the upper part of the mountain, and there waited for some further summons. A cloud, or, rather, the cloud previously mentioned (Exodus 19:16), stood gathered upon the highest eminence, and marked the special presence of God there. Moses, though called up into the mount, would not intrude into this inner sanctuary, until specially bidden to enter it.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

went up
וַיַּ֥עַל (way·ya·‘al)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

on the mountain,
הָהָ֑ר (hā·hār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country

the cloud
הֶעָנָ֖ן (he·‘ā·nān)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6051: A cloud, the nimbus, thunder-cloud

covered it,
וַיְכַ֥ס (way·ḵas)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover


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