Exodus 33:23

And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 33:23

BSB

Then I will take My hand away, and you will see My back; but My face must not be seen."

AKJV

And I will take away my hand, and you shall see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen.

CPDV

And I will take away my hand, and you shall see my back. But my face you are not able to see."

ERV

and I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back: but my face shall not be seen.

NHEB

then I will take away my hand, and you will see my back; but my face shall not be seen."

SMT

And I turned aside my hand, and thou sawest behind me: and they shall not see my face.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 33:23

AndIwilltakeH5493VerbawayminehandH3709Noun FeminineandthoushaltseeH7200VerbmybackpartsH268butmyfaceH6440Noun MasculineshallnotbeseenH7200Verb

Commentary for Exodus 33:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 33:23

Summary

Limited divine vision granted despite restriction

Place

Mount Sinai

Event

God allows partial revelation

Estimated Time Period

c. 1250 BC