Significantly, it foreshadows the need for Christ as the ultimate mediator between God and mankind, fulfilling the requirements of a holy relationship with God.

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It emphasizes the themes of holiness, obedience, and the nature of God, while also providing practical instruction for approaching Him with reverence.

Now at this point Moses was a priest; that is, he was going before God speaking for the people, and then he was coming to the people and speaking for God.

Even the priests, who approach the LORD, must consecrate themselves, or the LORD will break out against them.

Even the priests who regularly come near to the Lord must purify themselves so that the Lord does not break out and destroy them.

Exodus 19:22: Even the priests who approach the Lord must consecrate themselves or the Lord will break out against them."

God instructs Moses to warn the people to respect the boundaries set around the mountain, emphasizing His holiness and their need for purification.