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What does the Bible say about holy ground?

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The Bible emphasizes that holy ground is where God’s presence is manifested, as seen in Exodus 3:5 when God tells Moses to remove his shoes.

In Exodus 3:5, God tells Moses, 'Draw not nigh hither; put off thy shoes from off thy feet; for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.' This moment signifies the holiness of God's presence, indicating that wherever God manifests Himself, that place becomes holy. It is crucial to understand that holiness is intrinsic to God’s nature. As seen in Isaiah 6:3, the seraphim proclaim God's holiness, reminding us that God's revealed character is fundamentally glorious and sacred. Therefore, holy ground is not merely a physical location but a space where God sovereignly condescends to reveal Himself to His people.
Scripture References: Exodus 3:1-6, Isaiah 6:3, Isaiah 6, Exodus 3:5, Deuteronomy 7:6-8, Joshua 5:13-15

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Holy Ground
Allan Jellett · Apr 1, 2018
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