2 Corinthians 3:13

Translations

Modern

We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at the end of what was fading away.

Traditional

And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished:

Literal

…and not as Moses would put a veil over his face for the sons of Israel not to look intently into the end of what was fading away.

Latin

…et non sicut Moyses ponebat velamen super faciem suam, ut non intenderent filii Israël in faciem ejus, quod evacuatur,

Original

Greek

English

We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at the end of what was fading away.

Notes

2 Corinthians 3:12–15

The old covenant, symbolized by the veil worn by Moses, caused fear and did not clear spiritual blindness.

2 Corinthians 3:4–18

Paul compares his ministry to others by contrasting the old covenant of written laws (Exodus 31:18) with the new covenant written on human hearts (Jeremiah 31:33).

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Paul (Saul) God’s New Covenant Hardened Hearts Misunderstanding in the Gospel of John The Law and the Spirit The New Covenant

Related verses

Exodus 34:33–35
When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil over his face.
Ephesians 2:14–15
For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility
2 Corinthians 3:7
Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory,
Colossians 2:17
These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ.
Hebrews 10:1–9
For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.
Galatians 3:23–24
Before this faith came, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until faith should be revealed.
Romans 10:4
For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes.

Parallels

Exodus 34:10–35

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Bible Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Glory Moses New Covenant Second Letter to the Corinthians Spirit of Jesus Christ

Topics

Countenance: Transfigured Law: Temporary Moses: Face of, Transfigured Mysteries of Redemption Preaching: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Jews: National Character of Ignorant of the True Sense of Scripture Vail or Veil: Moses Put One on to Conceal the Glory of his Face Veil: Worn by Moses, to Screen his Face when he Descended from Mount Sinai

2 Corinthians 3:13

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