English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
Exodus 19:9 — English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
And Jehovah saith unto Moses, `Lo, I am coming unto thee in the thickness of the cloud, so that the people hear in My speaking with thee, and also believe in thee to the age;` and Moses declareth the words of the people unto Jehovah.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God tells Moses that He will appear in a thick cloud so that the people can hear God speaking to Moses, which will make them believe Moses forever. Moses then reports the people's words to God.
Explained for Children
Imagine God is like a teacher who wants to show the kids that He's talking to their principal. He comes in a big, fluffy cloud so everyone can see and hear, making them trust the principal more.
Historical Background
Exodus was written by Moses around 1440 BC, detailing the events of the Israelites' journey from slavery to freedom. The people were in the desert, preparing to receive the Ten Commandments, and were looking for signs of God's presence.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, a leader could use a public demonstration of support from a respected authority figure to build trust and credibility with their team, similar to how God appeared to support Moses.
