Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.

Bible References

The people

Exodus 19:16
And it came to pass on the third day, when it was morning, that there were thunders and lightnings and a heavy cloud on the mountain, and the sound of the trumpet exceeding loud; and the whole people that was in the camp trembled.
Deuteronomy 5:5
(I stood between Jehovah and you at that time, to declare to you the word of Jehovah; for ye were afraid by reason of the fire, and went not up to the mountain), saying,

Thick

1 Kings 8:12
Then said Solomon: Jehovah said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
2 Chronicles 6:1
Then said Solomon: Jehovah said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
Psalm 18:9
And he bowed the heavens, and came down; and darkness was under his feet.
Psalm 97:2
Clouds and darkness are round about him; righteousness and judgment are the foundation of his throne.
Psalm 104:2
Covering thyself with light as with a garment, stretching out the heavens like a tent-curtain; --
1 Timothy 6:16
who only has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light; whom no man has seen, nor is able to see; to whom be honour and eternal might. Amen.

General references

Exodus 24:2
And let Moses alone come near Jehovah; but they shall not come near; neither shall the people go up with him.
Deuteronomy 4:36
From the heavens he made thee hear his voice, that he might instruct thee; and on the earth he shewed thee his great fire; and thou heardest his words from the midst of the fire.
Deuteronomy 5:4
Face to face on the mountain from the midst of the fire Jehovah spoke with you
Job 26:9
He covereth the face of his throne, he spreadeth his cloud upon it.