² There the angel of the Lord^(A) appeared to him in flames of fire^(B) from within a bush.^(C) Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up.

¹¹ You came near and stood at the foot of the mountain^(A) while it blazed with fire^(B) to the very heavens, with black clouds and deep darkness.^(C)

¹² Then the Lord spoke^(A) to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of words but saw no form;^(B) there was only a voice.^(C)

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¹⁵ You saw no form^(A) of any kind the day the Lord spoke to you at Horeb^(B) out of the fire. Therefore watch yourselves very carefully,^(C)

³³ Has any other people heard the voice of God^[a] speaking out of fire, as you have, and lived?^(A)

³⁶ From heaven he made you hear his voice^(A) to discipline^(B) you. On earth he showed you his great fire, and you heard his words from out of the fire.