Exodus 33:20

And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 33:20

BSB
But He added, "You cannot see My face, for no one can see Me and live."
AKJV
And he said, You can not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
CPDV
And again he said: "You are not able to see my face. For man shall not see me and live."
ERV
And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for man shall not see me and live.
NHEB
He said, "You cannot see my face, for man may not see me and live."
SMT
And he will say, Thou shalt not be able to see my face: for none shall see my face, and live.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 33:20

AndhesaidH559VerbThoucanstH3201VerbnotseeH7200VerbmyfaceH6440Noun MasculineforthereshallnomanH120Noun MasculineseeH7200VerbmeandliveH2425Verb

Commentary for Exodus 33:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 33:20
Summary
Mortality prevents direct encounter with divine essence
Place
Mount Sinai
Event
God explains human mortality
Estimated Time Period
c. 1250 BC
Category
Teaching