Exod.20.21

And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.

Exod.20.21

The people kept their distance while Moses approached the thick cloud where God was.

Exod.20.21

The people remained at a distance, while Moses approached the thick darkness where God was.

Exod.20.21

So the people stood afar off, but Moses drew near the thick darkness where God was.