Exodus 34:35

Translations

Modern

…and the Israelites would see that the face of Moses was radiant. So Moses would put the veil back over his face until he went in to speak with the LORD.

Traditional

And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses’ face shone: and Moses put the vail upon his face again, until he went in to speak with him.

Literal

…and the sons of Israel would see the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses’ face shone, and Moses would return the veil on his face until he went in to speak with Him.

Latin

Qui videbant faciem egredientis Moysi esse cornutam, sed operiebat ille rursus faciem suam, siquando loquebatur ad eos.

Original

Hebrew

English

…and the Israelites would see that the face of Moses was radiant. So Moses would put the veil back over his face until he went in to speak with the LORD.

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Ancient Law Codes Pure Worship Temple Design as a Picture of God's Truth

Related verses

Exodus 34:29–30
And when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands, he was unaware that his face had become radiant from speaking with the LORD.
Ecclesiastes 8:1
Who is like the wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.
Philippians 2:15
…so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world
Daniel 12:3
Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.
John 5:35
John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.
Matthew 13:43
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Parallels

2 Corinthians 3:7–18

People

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 Mount Sinai 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 Veil: Worn by Moses, to Screen his Face when he Descended from Mount Sinai

Exodus 34:35

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