2 but Moses alone is to approach the Lord; the others must not come near. And the people may not come up with him."
2 And Moses alone shall come near the Lord: but they shall not come nigh; neither shall the people go up with him.
2 Moses alone shall come near to the Lord, but the others shall not come near, and the people shall not come up with him."
2 only Moses will approach God. The rest are not to come close. And the people are not to climb the mountain at all."
2 And Moses alone shall come near the Lord, but they shall not come near; nor shall the people go up with him."
2 Only Moses is allowed to come near to the Lord . The others must not come near, and none of the other people are allowed to climb up the mountain with him."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 24:2
Commentary on Exodus 24:1-8
(Read Exodus 24:1-8)
A solemn covenant was made between God and Israel. Very solemn it was, typifying the covenant of grace between God and believers, through Christ. As soon as God separated to himself a peculiar people, he governed them by a written word, as he has done ever since. God's covenants and commands are so just in themselves, and so much for our good, that the more we think of them, and the more plainly and fully they are set before us, the more reason we may see to comply with them. The blood of the sacrifice was sprinkled on the altar, on the book, and on the people. Neither their persons, their moral obedience, nor religious services, would meet with acceptance from a holy God, except through the shedding and sprinkling' of blood. Also the blessings granted unto them were all of mercy; and the Lord would deal with them in kindness. Thus the sinner, by faith in the blood of Christ, renders willing and acceptable obedience.