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Exodus 23:20 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Read in chapter context · Exodus 23

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"“Behold, I send an angel before you, to keep you by the way, and to bring you into the place which I have prepared."

KJV · King James Version

"Behold, I send7971 an Angel4397 before6440 thee, to keep8104 thee in the way1870, and to bring935 thee into the place4725 which I have prepared3559."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses thee, while the WEB renders these as you. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Exodus 23:20 in Exodus 23

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Exodus 23:20 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Exodus 23. Read the full chapter →

v.18 “You shall not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leavened bread. The fat of my feast shall not remain all night until the morning.
v.19 The first of the first fruits of your ground you shall bring into the house of Yahweh your God. “You shall not boil a young goat in its mother’s milk.
v.20 “Behold, I send an angel before you, to keep you by the way, and to bring you into the place which I have prepared.
v.21 Pay attention to him, and listen to his voice. Don’t provoke him, for he will not pardon your disobedience, for my name is in him.
v.22 But if you indeed listen to his voice, and do all that I speak, then I will be an enemy to your enemies, and an adversary to your adversaries.

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About the Book of Exodus

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Law (Pentateuch)
Author: Moses (traditional)
Date written: c. 1446–1406 BC
Audience: Israel after the Exodus from Egypt
Chapters: 40

Exodus tells how God rescued Israel from 400 years of slavery in Egypt through Moses, the ten plagues, and the parting of the Red Sea. It then describes the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai, the establishment of the Mosaic covenant, and detailed instructions for the tabernacle — God's dwelling place among His people. The book defines Israel's identity as a redeemed, covenant nation.

Setting: Composed during the wilderness years; documents Israel's deliverance, the Sinai covenant, and the building of the tabernacle.

Key themes: deliverance · covenant · law · worship · God's presence

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Memorisation aid

How to memorise Exodus 23:20

Exodus 23:20 contains 24 words in 4 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

1

“Behold

B
2

I send an angel before you

ISAABY
3

to keep you by the way

TKYBTW
4

and to bring you into the place which I have prepared.

ATBYIT

Frequently asked

FAQ about Exodus 23:20

What does Exodus 23:20 say?

Exodus 23:20 reads: "“Behold, I send an angel before you, to keep you by the way, and to bring you into the place which I have prepared." — from the Old Testament, Exodus (Law (Pentateuch)). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Exodus 23:20 in?

Exodus 23:20 is in the book of Exodus, traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional) and written around c. 1446–1406 BC. Exodus is law (pentateuch) in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Israel after the Exodus from Egypt. Best known for the Exodus, the Ten Commandments, and the burning bush.

What is Exodus 23:20 about?

Exodus 23:20 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith. Within Exodus, Exodus tells how God rescued Israel from 400 years of slavery in Egypt through Moses, the ten plagues, and the parting of the Red Sea. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Exodus 23:20 in WEB and KJV?

Exodus 23:20 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "“Behold, I send an angel before you, to keep you by the way, and to bring you into the place which I have prepared.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Behold, I send7971 an Angel4397 before6440 thee, to keep8104 thee in the way1870, and to bring935 thee into the place4725 which I have prepared3559.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Exodus 23:20?

Exodus 23:20 is 24 words in the WEB translation (115 characters), broken into 4 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 7 seconds.

How can I memorise Exodus 23:20?

To memorise Exodus 23:20, split it into its 4 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Exodus 23:20 matter in Exodus?

How can I apply Exodus 23:20 today?

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