Exodus 33:23
Then will I take away my hand, and thou shalt see behind me, But, my face, must not be seen.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen.
In Context
Cross References
Job 11:7The hidden depth of GOD canst thou discover? Or, unto the furthest limit of the Almighty, canst thou attain?
John 1:18No one, hath seen, God, at any time: An Only Begotten God, The One existing within the bosom of the Father, He, hath interpreted [him].
1 Timothy 6:16Who alone hath immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable,—Whom no man hath seen—nor can see: unto whom, be honour and might age-abiding. Amen.
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 →