Mount Sinai — Meaning in the Bible
The mountain in the wilderness where God gave Moses the law and made his covenant with Israel. Also called Horeb.
Scripture in WEBWorld English Bible — Protestant Edition
What it means
Israel camped before the mountain; God came down on it in fire and smoke, spoke the Ten Commandments and called Moses up to receive the law. Exodus 19:16–20Exodus 20:1–17Exodus 24:12–18
The mountain is also called Horeb, where Moses met God at the burning bush and where Elijah later heard the still small voice. Exodus 3:1Deuteronomy 5:21 Kings 19:8–12
Key passages
- Exodus 19 — Israel at the mountain.
- Exodus 20:1–21 — The Ten Commandments.
- Exodus 34:1–9 — The tablets renewed.
- 1 Kings 19:8–13 — Elijah at Horeb.
For children
Mount Sinai is the mountain where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments. Exodus 19:20Exodus 20:1–3
Study further
- Exodus 19–20 God speaks.
- 1 Kings 19 Elijah at the mountain.