Exodus 24:8

Concerning all these words] RM 'upon all these conditions.'

9-11. The ratification of the covenant is concluded with a sacrificial meal (Exodus 24:11), which usually followed the peace offering and symbolised the harmonious relationship existing between the offerers and God: see Leviticus 3. At this meal, which took place on the mount, the representatives of the people were vouchsafed a vision of God Himself, not as previously with terrorinspiring accompaniments of thunder, lightning, and smoke (Exodus 20:18), but in grace, mercy, and peace. The sight of God, otherwise fatal in its effects (see Exodus 33:20. and on Exodus 19:9), does not injure them. God does not smite them; on the contrary they are able to eat and drink in His presence, having entered into covenant relationship with Him (Exodus 24:11).