Exodus 34:5

And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD.

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What does Exodus 34:5 mean?

The Lord descended by some open token of his presence and manifestation of his glory in a cloud, and thence proclaimed his NAME; that is, the perfections and character which are denoted by the name JEHOVAH.

Key themes

Justice and mercyForgivenessSalvationRedemption

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Keep this verse inside Exodus 34:5-9 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Exodus 34:6 Exodus 34:7 Micah 6:8 Amos 5:24