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Exodus 33:17

Exodus 33:17
And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken,.... Or asked for, namely, go with them himself in this amazing and distinguished manner, in the pillar of the cloud and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Compare Exo 33:13. His petition for the nation, and his own claims as a mediator, are now granted to the full.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I will do this thing also - My presence shall go with thee, and I will keep thee separate from all the people of the earth. Both these promises have been remarkably fulfilled. God continued…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Exodus 33:12-23

Moses, having returned to the door of the tabernacle, becomes a humble and importunate supplicant there for two very great favours, and as a prince he has power with God, and prevails for both: herein…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

this thing also i.e., as the text stands, accompany you personally to Canaan (v.16): but, if vv.14 16 (see on v.14) stood originally after Exo 34:9, give Moses a knowledge of His -ways" (v.13). In…