Exodus 24:13
Exodus 24:13 in Multiple Translations
So Moses set out with Joshua his attendant and went up on the mountain of God.
And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up into the mount of God.
And Moses rose up, and Joshua his minister: and Moses went up into the mount of God.
Then Moses and Joshua his servant got up; and Moses went up into the mountain of God.
So Moses left with Joshua his attendant and climbed up the mountain of God.
Then Moses rose vp, and his minister Ioshua, and Moses went vp into the mountaine of God,
And Moses riseth — Joshua his minister also — and Moses goeth up unto the mount of God;
Moses rose up with Joshua, his servant, and Moses went up onto God’s Mountain.
And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up upon the mount of God.
Moses rose up, and his minister Josue: and Moses going up into the mount of God,
So Moses/I told the elders, “Stay here with the other people until we return! Do not forget that Aaron and Hur will be with you. So if anyone has a dispute while I am gone, he can go to those two men.” Then Moses/I went with his/my servant Joshua part of the way up the mountain that was dedicated to God.
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Exodus 24:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּ֣קָם
מֹשֶׁ֔ה
וִ/יהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ
מְשָׁרְת֑/וֹ
וַ/יַּ֥עַל
מֹשֶׁ֖ה
אֶל
הַ֥ר
הָ/אֱלֹהִֽים
וַ/יָּ֣קָם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מֹשֶׁ֔ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
וִ/יהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ
Yᵉhôwshûwaʻ
H3091
Joshua
Conj | N-proper
מְשָׁרְת֑/וֹ
shârath
H8334
to minister
V-Piel | Suff
וַ/יַּ֥עַל
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מֹשֶׁ֖ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הַ֥ר
har
H2022
mountain
N-ms
הָ/אֱלֹהִֽים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 24:13
וַ/יָּ֣קָם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
מֹשֶׁ֔ה
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.
וִ/יהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ
Yᵉhôwshûwaʻ
H3091
"Joshua"
Conj | N-proper
Joshua was a leader in the Bible, first mentioned in Ezra 2:2, who helped the Israelites return from exile. His name means Jehovah is salvation, and he is also known as Jeshua in some parts of the Bible. He was a key figure in the conquest of Canaan.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2; son of: Jehozadak (H3087); father of: Joiakim (H3113); also called Jeshua at Ezr.2.2; 3.2,8; 4.3; 5.2; 1x12.1,7,10,26; § Joshua or Jehoshua = "Jehovah is salvation" 1) son of Nun of the tribe of Ephraim and successor to Moses as the leader of the children of Israel; led the conquest of Canaan 2) a resident of Beth-shemesh on whose land the Ark of the Covenant came to a stop after the Philistines returned it 3) son of Jehozadak and high priest after the restoration 4) governor of Jerusalem under king Josiah who gave his name to a gate of the city of Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 199 OT verses. KJV: Jehoshua, Jehoshuah, Joshua. Compare H1954 (הוֹשֵׁעַ), H3442 (יֵשׁוּעַ). See also: Exodus 17:9; Joshua 9:15; Zechariah 6:11.
מְשָׁרְת֑/וֹ
shârath
H8334
"to minister"
V-Piel | Suff
This verb means to serve or minister to someone, often in a worship or temple setting. It is used to describe the work of priests and Levites in the Old Testament.
Definition: (Piel) to minister, serve, minister to
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: minister (unto), (do) serve(-ant, -ice, -itor), wait on. See also: Genesis 39:4; 1 Chronicles 26:12; Psalms 101:6.
וַ/יַּ֥עַל
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
מֹשֶׁ֖ה
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.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הַ֥ר
har
H2022
"mountain"
N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
הָ/אֱלֹהִֽים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
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.
Study Notes — Exodus 24:13
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- Exodus 24:13 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 24:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 24:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 24:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 24:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 24:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 24:13
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 24:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 24:13
- Sermons on Exodus 24:13
Context — Moses on the Mountain
11But God did not lay His hand on the nobles of Israel; they saw Him, and they ate and drank.
12Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to Me on the mountain and stay here, so that I may give you the tablets of stone, with the law and commandments I have written for their instruction.”
13So Moses set out with Joshua his attendant and went up on the mountain of God.
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,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 33:11 | 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. |
| 2 | Numbers 11:28 | Joshua son of Nun, the attendant to Moses since youth, spoke up and said, “Moses, my lord, stop them!” |
| 3 | Exodus 3:1 | Meanwhile, Moses was shepherding the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian. He led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. |
| 4 | Exodus 17:9–14 | So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on the hilltop with the staff of God in my hand.” Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed. When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down. So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his army with the sword. Then the LORD said to Moses, “Write this on a scroll as a reminder and recite it to Joshua, because I will utterly blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven.” |
| 5 | Exodus 32:17 | When Joshua heard the sound of the people shouting, he said to Moses, “The sound of war is in the camp.” |
Exodus 24:13 Summary
[In Exodus 24:13, Moses and his attendant Joshua go up on the mountain of God, where God will give Moses the tablets of stone with the law and commandments. This event shows Moses' obedience to God's commands, as seen in Exodus 24:12. Just like Moses, we can trust God and follow His commands, even when we're not sure what will happen (as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6). By following God's commands, we can experience a deeper relationship with Him and learn to trust Him more.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Joshua in this verse and what is his role?
Joshua is Moses' attendant, and in Exodus 24:13, he accompanies Moses up the mountain of God. This is significant because Joshua will later become a leader of the Israelites, as seen in the book of Joshua.
Why did Moses go up on the mountain of God?
Moses went up on the mountain of God to receive the tablets of stone, with the law and commandments written by God, as instructed in Exodus 24:12. This event is also referenced in Deuteronomy 9:10.
What can we learn from Moses' obedience in this verse?
Moses' obedience to God's instruction to go up on the mountain of God demonstrates his faith and trust in God, as seen in Hebrews 11:27. This serves as an example for believers to follow God's commands, even when the outcome is uncertain.
What is the significance of the mountain of God in this verse?
The mountain of God, also known as Mount Sinai, is a sacred place where God reveals Himself to Moses and the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 3:1 and Exodus 19:1-25. It represents a place of divine encounter and revelation.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'go up' to a higher place with God, and how can I apply this to my own spiritual journey?
- How can I demonstrate obedience to God's commands, even when the outcome is uncertain, like Moses in this verse?
- What can I learn from Joshua's role as Moses' attendant, and how can I support others in their spiritual endeavors?
- In what ways can I create space for God to reveal Himself to me, like the sacred space of the mountain of God in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 24:13
And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua,.... In order to go up higher on the mount. Joshua, and he only, was to go up higher with him, though not to the top of the mount, at least not into the cloud upon it, as Moses did.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 24:13
And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up into the mount of God. Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 24:13
Joshua did not go up with Moses to the top of the mount, as is sufficiently implied both here and above, ,2; but abode in some lower place, waiting for Moses’ s return, as appears from . And there Joshua abode forty days, not fasting all the while, but having, as the rest had, manna for his meat, and for his drink, water out of the brook that descended out of the mount, as we read .
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 24:13
Exodus 24:13 And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up into the mount of God.Ver. 13. And Moses went up.] Joshua stayed the while in some convenient place.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 24:13
(13) Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua.—The close connection of Joshua with Moses is here, for the first time, indicated. His employment as a general against Amalek (Exodus 17:9-13) might have simply marked his military capacity; but from this point in the history it becomes apparent that he was Moses’ most trusted friend and assistant in all matters where there was need of confidential relations between the leader and his subordinates, and thus that he was to be his successor (see Exodus 32:17; Exodus 33:11; Numbers 13:8; Numbers 13:16; Numbers 27:18-23; Deuteronomy 34:9), since no other person stood in any such close association. Moses went up into the mount of God.—Ascended, i.e., to the highest point of the mountain, whereof mention has been previously made; not, probably, to the Jebel Musa, but to the highest summit of the Ras Sufsafeh, upon which the cloud rested.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 24:13
Verse 13. Moses rose up] In Exodus 24:16 it is said that the glory of the Lord abode on the mount, and the cloud covered it. The glory was probably above the cloud, and it was to the cloud that Moses and his servant Joshua ascended at this time, leaving Aaron and the elders below. After they had been in this region, viz., where the cloud encompassed the mountain, for six days, God appears to have called Moses up higher: compare verses Exodus 24:16 and Exodus 24:18. Moses then ascended to the glory, leaving Joshua in the cloud, with whom he had, no doubt, frequent conferences during the forty days he continued with God on the mount.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 24:13
13. Joshua] first mentioned in Exodus 17:9. his minister] Joshua’s standing title: Exodus 33:11, Numbers 11:28, Joshua 1:1. and Moses went up, &c.] leaving Joshua on the lower part of the mountain; cf. Exodus 32:17, with the note. the mount of God] See on Exodus 3:1.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 24:13
13. His minister Joshua — This intimate companion of the great lawgiver, destined to be his successor, was admitted into holiest relations with him. See notes on Exodus 17:9, and Joshua 1:1, and comp. Exodus 32:17; Exodus 33:11.
Sermons on Exodus 24:13
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"Where Are the Faithful Young Men?" by John Piper | This sermon calls for a generation willing to sacrifice their lives for Christ, to live dangerously and be reckless in His service, to prioritize prayer and God's Word above all el |
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Where Do I Stand With God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses a scene from the Bible where Israel is at its lowest point after committing a blasphemous sin against God. Moses, who had seen the wrath of Go |
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When an Angel Leads the Church by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being in the presence of God rather than just hearing messages about Him. He highlights how many churches today focus on de |
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By This They Got a Good Report by Manley Beasley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord and living a life of faith. He acknowledges that many Christians struggle with exercising faith and u |
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His Manifest Presence - Part 1 by Walter Beuttler | In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares a harrowing experience of witnessing a violent attack on a bus. He emphasizes the importance of relying on God's presence as a shield |
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The Sickness, Death and Resurrection of Lazarus 1 of 4 (Reading) by Robert Murray M'Cheyne | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jesus and his disciples on the Sea of Galilee. He emphasizes the importance of faith and how it is tested in times of trials. Th |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 27:6 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | The video is promoting Pastor Chuck Smith's Marriage and Family Bible Study as a helpful resource for families during the holiday season. It highlights the breakdown of the family |