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Exodus 34

Exodus 34:30

The LORD Renews the Covenant · Exodus 34:10–35
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Translations

Modern
Aaron and all the Israelites looked at Moses, and behold, his face was radiant. And they were afraid to approach him.
Traditional
And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him.
Literal
And Aaron saw—and all the sons of Israel—Moses, and behold, the skin of his face shone, and they were afraid to come near to him.
Latin
Videntes autem Aaron et filii Israël cornutam Moysi faciem, timuerunt prope accedere.

Original

Hebrew
English
Aaron and all the Israelites looked at Moses, and behold, his face was radiant. And they were afraid to approach him.

Notes

Exodus 34:29–35

Moses, who had asked to see the glory of God, was not aware that his own face reflected that glory.

Exodus 34:1–35

God granted the request of Moses (33:18). He showed Moses his goodness (34:1–9). He renewed the covenant (34:10–35).

This renewal was a statement made by God alone. God promised to stay with his people, keeping his covenant promises even though they had broken the covenant and deserved death and abandonment (32:1–6).

Parallels

2 Corinthians 3:7–18

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Glory History of Israel Messiah Mount Sinai New Covenant Second Letter to the Corinthians Tabernacle

Topics

Countenance: Transfigured Face: Transfiguring of Moses God: Glory of Miracles: Catalogue of The Transfiguration of the Face of Moses Moses: Face of, Transfigured Reverence for God Transfiguration of Moses