Exodus 19:19
Exodus 19:19 in Multiple Translations
And as the sound of the ram’s horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him in the thunder.
And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and waxed louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by a voice.
And when the voice of the trumpet waxed louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by a voice.
And when the sound of the horn became louder and louder, Moses' words were answered by the voice of God.
As the sound of the ram's horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him in a loud, thunderous voice.
And when the sound of the trumpet blew long, and waxed louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by voyce.
and the sound of the trumpet is going on, and very strong; Moses speaketh, and God doth answer him with a voice.
When the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him by a voice.
And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him by a voice.
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.
As the sound of the trumpet continued to become louder, Moses/I spoke to Yahweh, and Yahweh answered him/me in a loud voice that sounded like thunder.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 19:19
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Exodus 19:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/יְהִי֙
ק֣וֹל
הַ/שּׁוֹפָ֔ר
הוֹלֵ֖ךְ
וְ/חָזֵ֣ק
מְאֹ֑ד
מֹשֶׁ֣ה
יְדַבֵּ֔ר
וְ/הָ/אֱלֹהִ֖ים
יַעֲנֶ֥/נּוּ
בְ/קֽוֹל
וַ/יְהִי֙
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
הַ/שּׁוֹפָ֔ר
shôwphâr
H7782
trumpet
Art | N-ms
הוֹלֵ֖ךְ
hâlak
H1980
to go
V-Qal
וְ/חָזֵ֣ק
châzêq
H2390
stronger
Conj | Adj
מְאֹ֑ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
מֹשֶׁ֣ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
יְדַבֵּ֔ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
וְ/הָ/אֱלֹהִ֖ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Conj | Art | N-mp
יַעֲנֶ֥/נּוּ
ʻânâh
H6030
to dwell
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
בְ/קֽוֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 19:19
וַ/יְהִי֙
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
הַ/שּׁוֹפָ֔ר
shôwphâr
H7782
"trumpet"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a trumpet or cornet, often made from a ram's horn. It was used in the Bible to signal important events or to sound an alarm, and is still used today in some Jewish traditions.
Definition: horn, ram's horn
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: cornet, trumpet. See also: Exodus 19:16; 1 Chronicles 15:28; Psalms 47:6.
הוֹלֵ֖ךְ
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
V-Qal
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
וְ/חָזֵ֣ק
châzêq
H2390
"stronger"
Conj | Adj
Stronger means more powerful or louder, as translated in the KJV, often describing something that is increasing in intensity.
Definition: stronger, louder
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] wax louder, stronger. See also: Exodus 19:19; 2 Samuel 3:1.
מְאֹ֑ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
מֹשֶׁ֣ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
יְדַבֵּ֔ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
וְ/הָ/אֱלֹהִ֖ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Conj | Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
יַעֲנֶ֥/נּוּ
ʻânâh
H6030
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
This verb means to sing or make music, but also to respond or give an answer. In the Bible, it is used to describe praising God in song or responding to a question. The KJV translates it as 'sing' or 'answer'.
Definition: (Qal) to dwell
Usage: Occurs in 316 OT verses. KJV: give account, afflict (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also H1042 (בֵּית עֲנוֹת), H1043 (בֵּית עֲנָת). See also: Genesis 18:27; 2 Samuel 14:19; Job 40:2.
בְ/קֽוֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Prep | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
Study Notes — Exodus 19:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 19:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 19:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 19:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 19:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 19:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 19:19
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 19:19
- Sermons on Exodus 19:19
Context — The LORD Visits Sinai
17Then Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain.
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, 21and the LORD said to him, “Go down and warn the people not to break through to see the LORD, lest many of them perish.Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 81:7 | You called out in distress, and I rescued you; I answered you from the cloud of thunder; I tested you at the waters of Meribah. Selah |
| 2 | Exodus 19:16 | On the third day, when morning came, there was thunder and lightning. A thick cloud was upon the mountain, and a very loud blast of the ram’s horn went out, so that all the people in the camp trembled. |
| 3 | Nehemiah 9:13 | You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. |
| 4 | Hebrews 12:21 | The sight was so terrifying that even Moses said, “I am trembling with fear.” |
| 5 | Exodus 19:13 | No hand shall touch him, but he shall surely be stoned or shot with arrows—whether man or beast, he must not live.’ Only when the ram’s horn sounds a long blast may they approach the mountain. ” |
Exodus 19:19 Summary
In Exodus 19:19, we see God's powerful presence on Mount Sinai, where He answers Moses in the thunder as the sound of the ram's horn grows louder. This scene reminds us that God is a mighty and awe-inspiring God, who desires to communicate with us, as seen in Psalm 29:3-9. Just as Moses spoke to God and received an answer, we can also approach God in prayer, expecting to hear His voice, as promised in Jeremiah 33:3. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we are responding to God's call, and whether we are listening for His voice in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the ram's horn in Exodus 19:19?
The ram's horn, also known as a shofar, was a symbol of God's presence and power, as seen in Exodus 19:19, and was used to summon the people to gather before God, similar to its use in Leviticus 25:9 to announce the Year of Jubilee.
How did God answer Moses in the thunder?
According to Exodus 19:19, God answered Moses in the thunder, demonstrating His powerful and awe-inspiring presence, much like the voice of God that spoke to Job in Job 38:1, which came out of the whirlwind.
What was Moses' role in this scene?
Moses acted as a mediator between God and the people, speaking to God on their behalf, as seen in Exodus 19:19, and then relaying God's message back to them, as instructed in Exodus 19:21.
Why did God use thunder to answer Moses?
God used thunder to answer Moses to convey His majesty and authority, as seen in Psalm 29:3-9, where the voice of the Lord is described as thunder, and to prepare the people for the giving of the law, which would follow in Exodus 20:1-17.
Reflection Questions
- What does the increasing volume of the ram's horn signify in my own life, and how can I respond to God's call?
- How do I approach God in prayer, and do I expect Him to answer me, as Moses did in Exodus 19:19?
- What are some ways that God speaks to me, and how can I be more attentive to His voice, whether it comes in the midst of turmoil or in the stillness?
- In what ways can I, like Moses, serve as a bridge between God and others, and what responsibilities come with that role?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 19:19
And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long,.... Not in one continued tone, as before, Exodus 19:13, where a different word is used, and when it decreased, and was about to cease, which was to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 19:19
And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and waxed louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by a voice. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 19:19
Waxed louder and louder; Heb. went on, or increased and grew very strong, or vehement, or loud. This is opposed to the sounding long, . God answered him by a voice, i.e. by plain, distinct, and audible words, as , so as the people also might hear, as appears from . See ,13 Heb 12:19.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 19:19
Exodus 19:19 And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and waxed louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by a voice.Ver. 19. Moses spake.] Yet not without horror.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 19:19
(16-20) Thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud.—Compare with this description that of Deut. (Deuteronomy 4:11-12), which is fuller in some respects:—“Ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire unto the midst of heaven, with darkness, clouds, and thick darkness. And the Lord spake unto you out of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only ye heard a voice.” The phenomena accumulated to impress the people seem to have been loud thunder, fierce flashes of lightning, a fire that streamed up from the mountain to the middle of the sky, dense volumes of smoke producing an awful and weird darkness, a trembling of the mountain as by a continuous earthquake, a sound like the blare of a trumpet loud and prolonged, and then finally a clear penetrating voice. So awful a manifestation has never been made at any other place or time, nor will be until the consummation of all things. To regard it as a mere “storm of thunder and lightning,” or as “an earthquake with volcanic eruptions,” is to miss altogether the meaning of the author, and to empty his narrative of all its natural significance. The voice of the trumpet.—Heb., a voice of a trumpet. The trumpet’s blare is the signal of a herald calling attention to a proclamation about to be made. At the last day the coming of Christ is to be announced by “the trump of God” (1 Thessalonians 4:16). In the Apocalypse angels are often represented as sounding with trumpets (Revelation 8:7-8; Revelation 8:10; Revelation 8:12; Revelation 9:1; Revelation 9:14, &c.) when some great event is about to occur.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 19:19
19. and the voice of the trumpet waxed louder and louder: Moses kept speaking, and God kept answering him with a voice] i.e. with thunder. Moses is of course below with the people. The tense of the two last verbs implies reiteration: the repeated thunderings were interpreted as God’s part in a dialogue with Moses. The sequel Isaiah 20:1.
Sermons on Exodus 19:19
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The Awful Presence of God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for individuals to turn their attention towards God and His message. He uses the story of Moses and the burning bush as an example |
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(Exodus) Exodus 19:9-25 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the giving of the law on Mount Sinai. He emphasizes that it was a terrifying event, not a beautiful one. The people were warned not to approac |
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The Seventh Seal and the Beginning of the Trumpets by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord delves into the opening of the seventh seal in Revelation, signifying the beginning of the prophetic judgments of God. The seventh seal encompasses the subsequent |
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Answers From the Secret Place of Thunder by Carter Conlon | This sermon from Psalms 81 emphasizes the power and presence of God in the lives of believers, urging them to remember God's faithfulness and the secret place of thunder where God |
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A Missional Encounter by Jackie Pullinger | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Moses and the encounter with God on Mount Sinai. The people were afraid of approaching God because of His power and might. Howeve |
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The Holiness of God - Part 1 by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the holiness of God and the need for reverence and sanctification in His presence. He refers to the story of Moses encountering God at the b |
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(Worship - Part 3): Worship the Lord in Glory and Meekness by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the fallen state of humanity and the loss of the vision of God's glory. He highlights that despite our fallen nature, God desired us because |