Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye have not passed this way heretofore.

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Bible References

A space

Exodus 3:5
"Do not come any closer," God said. "Remove your sandals from your feet, because the place where you are standing is holy ground."
Exodus 19:12
You are to set boundaries for the people all around: "Be very careful that you don't go up on the mountain or touch the side of it. Anyone who touches the mountain is certainly to be put to death.
Psalm 89:7
God is feared in the council of the holy ones, revered by all those around him.
Hebrews 12:28
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful and worship God in reverence and fear in a way that pleases him.

General references

Joshua 4:16
"Command the priests who carry the Ark of the Testimony to come up from the Jordan River."

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