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* Verse 1-8 - A solemn covenant was made between God and Israel . Very solemn it was , typifying the covenant of grace between God and believers , through Christ . As soon as God separated to himself a peculiar people , he governed them by a written word , as he has done ever since . God 's covenants and commands are so just in themselves , and so much for our good , that the more we think of them , and the more plainly and fully they are set before us , the more reason we may see to comply with them . The blood of the sacrifice was sprinkled on the altar , on the book , and on the people . Neither their persons , their moral obedience , nor religious services , would meet with acceptance from a holy God , except through the shedding and sprinkling ' of blood . Also the blessings granted unto them were all of mercy ; and the Lord would deal with them in kindness . Thus the sinner , by faith in the blood of Christ , renders willing and acceptable obedience . * Verse 9-11 - The elders saw the God of Israel ; they had some glimpse of his glory , though whatever they saw , it was something of which no image or picture could be made , yet enough to satisfy them that God was with them of a truth . Nothing is described but what was under his feet . The sapphires are the pavement under his feet ; let us put all the wealth of this world under our feet , and not in our hearts . Thus the believer sees in the face of Jesus Christ , far clearer discoveries of the glorious justice and holiness of God , than ever he saw under terrifying convictions ; and through the Saviour , holds communion with a holy God . * Verse 12-18 - A cloud covered the mount six days ; a token of God 's special presence there . Moses was sure that he who called him up would protect him . Even those glorious attributes of God which are most terrible to the wicked , the saints with humble reverence rejoice in . And through faith in the atoning Sacrifice , we hope for greater honour than Moses ever enjoyed on earth . Now we see through a glass darkly , but when he shall appear , then face to face . This vision of God will continue with equal , if not increasing brightness of joy ; not for a few days only , but through eternity . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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