And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.
What does Exodus 33:14 mean?
Moses is very earnest with God. Thus, by the intercession of Christ, we are not only saved from ruin, but become entitled to everlasting happiness.
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Keep this verse inside Exodus 33:12-16 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on Exodus 33:14
And he said, My presence shall go with thee , and I will give thee rest. Rest - This was the common expression for the possession of the promised land. Deuteronomy 3:20 ; Joshua 1:13 , Joshua 1:15 ; compare Hebrews 4:8 .
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Context in Exodus 33
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Exodus 33 belongs to the middle movement of the book, especially the section often described as covenant law, apostasy with the calf, and tabernacle instructions. Exodus tells the story of Israel’s rescue from Pharaoh, the revelation of the divine name, the covenant at Sinai, and the tabernacle where God chooses to dwell among his people. Read this chapter with the wider themes of redemption, Passover, and covenant in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
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