Exodus 33:17

The Lord told Moses, “I promise to do what you've asked, because I'm happy with you and I know you personally.”

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

16“How will others know that you are happy with me, and with your people, if you don't accompany us? How would anyone tell us apart—me and your people—from every other people who live on the earth?”

18“Now please reveal to me your glory,” Moses asked.

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Cross References

Genesis 18:32“Please don't get angry with me, my Lord,” Abraham said. “Just let me ask one more thing. What if only ten are found there?” “I won't destroy it for the sake of the ten,” the Lord replied.

Genesis 19:21“Fine—I'll do as you ask,” he replied. “I won't destroy this town you've mentioned.

Deuteronomy 9:19I was terrified at how angry and furious the Lord was with you. He was ready to destroy you. But once again the Lord listened to me.

John 16:23When that time comes you won't need to ask me about anything. I tell you the truth, the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.

1 John 5:14We can be confident that he will listen to us as long as we ask in accordance with his will.

Matthew Henry on Exodus 33:13-23

Moses Petitions to See God's Glory. ( b. c. 1491.) 12 And Moses said unto the Lord , See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight. 13 Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, show me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people. 14 And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and… Read the whole commentary →

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