Exodus 33:17

Translations

Modern

So the LORD said to Moses, “I will do this very thing you have asked, for you have found favor in My sight, and I know you by name.”

Traditional

And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.

Literal

And YHWH said to Moses, “Also this word that you have spoken, I will do, for you have found favor in My eyes, and I know you by name.”

Latin

Dixit autem Dominus ad Moysen: Et verbum istud, quod locutus es, faciam: invenisti enim gratiam coram me, et teipsum novi ex nomine.

Original

Hebrew

English

So the LORD said to Moses, “I will do this very thing you have asked, for you have found favor in My sight, and I know you by name.”

Notes

Exodus 33:17

The Lord reaffirmed his agreement to go with them and his personal appointment of Moses.

Exodus 33:12–23

Moses begged God to go with him and the people to the promised land. In these verses, the word Presence usually translates a Hebrew word that literally means “face” (33:14–15).

Earlier in the chapter, we learn that the Lord spoke with Moses "face to face" (33:11). This phrase describes a close and direct relationship. It does not mean that Moses saw God’s physical face. It means that God spoke with Moses in a clear and personal way.

Moses wanted that same close relationship to continue. He did not want God to send only an angel or messenger. He wanted God’s own presence to go with them. Moses also wanted the people to share in that relationship in some way.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Pure Worship Temple Design as a Picture of God's Truth The Glory of God

Events

Tabernacle Builtc. 1490 BC

Related verses

Isaiah 65:24
Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.
1 John 5:14–15
And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
Exodus 33:12
Then Moses said to the LORD, “Look, You have been telling me, ‘Lead this people up,’ but You have not let me know whom You will send with me. Yet You have said, ‘I know you by name, and you have found favor in My sight.’
Genesis 19:21
“Very well,” he answered, “I will grant this request as well, and will not demolish the town you indicate.
John 16:23
In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.
Genesis 6:8
Noah, however, found favor in the eyes of the LORD.
James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.
Genesis 18:32
Finally, Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak once more. Suppose ten are found there?” And He answered, “On account of the ten, I will not destroy it.”
Genesis 19:19
Your servant has indeed found favor in your sight, and you have shown me great kindness by sparing my life. But I cannot run to the mountains; the disaster will overtake me, and I will die.

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Meaning of Names in the Bible Tabernacle

Topics

Boldness: Instances of, in Prayer: Moses Communion with God: Moses Fellowship with God God Knows your Name God: Grace of Intercession: Answered: After the Complaining of the People Prayer: Answer To, Promise

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