Exodus 20 - Scofield Reference Notes

shalt not make

There is a threefold giving of the law. First, orally, in (Exodus 20:1-17). This was pure law, with no provision of priesthood and sacrifice for failure, and was accompanied by the "judgments"; (Exodus 21:1-23); (Exodus 21:13); relating to the relations of Hebrew with Hebrew; to which were added (Exodus 23:14-19) directions for keeping three annual feasts, and (Exodus 23:20-33) instructions for the conquest of Canaan. These words Moses communicated to the people. (Exodus 24:3-8). Immediately, in the persons of their elders, they were admitted to the fellowship of God. (Exodus 24:9-11).

Second, Moses was then called up to receive the tables of stone. (Exodus 24:12-18). The story then divides. Moses, in the mount, receives the gracious instructions concerning the tabernacle, priesthood, and sacrifice (Exodus 25-31) Meantime (Exodus 32), the people, led by Aaron, break the first commandment. Moses, returning, breaks the tables "written with the finger of God."; (Exodus 31:18); (Exodus 32:16-19).

Third, the second tables were made by Moses, and the law again written by the hand of Jehovah (Exodus 34:1); (Exodus 34:28); (Exodus 34:29); (Deuteronomy 10:4).

afar off

For contrast between law and grace, Compare (Ephesians 2:13); (Luke 1:10) with (Hebrews 10:19-22).

fear

( See Scofield) - (Psalms 19:9).