World English Bible

Exodus 20:21

“The people stayed at a distance, and Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was.”

Verse in context — Exodus 20

They said to Moses, "Speak with us yourself, and we will listen; but don't let God speak with us, lest we die.

Moses said to the people, "Don't be afraid, for God has come to test you, and that his fear may be before you, that you won't sin.

The people stayed at a distance, and Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was.

Yahweh said to Moses, "This is what you shall tell the children of Israel: 'You yourselves have seen that I have talked with you from heaven.

You shall most certainly not make alongside of me gods of silver, or gods of gold for yourselves.

God delivers Israel from Egypt, gives the Ten Commandments, and establishes His covenant with His people.