Exodus 33:6
ESV
Therefore the people of Israel stripped themselves of their ornaments, from Mount Horeb onward.
NIV
So the Israelites stripped off their ornaments at Mount Horeb.
NASB
So the sons of Israel stripped themselves of their jewelry, from Mount Horeb onward.
CSB
So the Israelites remained stripped of their jewelry from Mount Horeb onward.
NLT
So from the time they left Mount Sinai, the Israelites wore no more jewelry or fine clothes.
KJV
And the children of Israel stripped themselves of their ornaments by the mount Horeb.
NKJV
So the children of Israel stripped themselves of their ornaments by Mount Horeb.
What does Exodus 33:6 mean?
Horeb and Sinai are names for the same region (Exodus 19:1–6; Deuteronomy 5:2). Due to God's anger over their sin of idolatry (Exodus 32:1–6), the Israelites leave the location in mourning (Exodus 33:4–5). To reflect this, they cease wearing jewelry and impressive clothes. Scripture does not mention how long this lasts.God could have brought harsher consequences, but He chose not to (Exodus 32:7–11; Deuteronomy 9:20). He will still take the people to the Promised Land (Genesis 15:18–21). But the covenant has been damaged by sin (Exodus 32:19). Before long, God will renew the covenant (Exodus 34) and bring His presence back among the nation.
