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Exodus 33:18

Exodus 33:18
And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And he said, I beseech thee, show me thy glory. Not any visible lustre, splendour, and brightness, as a symbol of the divine Presence, that he had seen, Exo 16:7 nor the glorious essence of God, as…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Shew me thy glory - The faithful servant of Yahweh, now assured by the success of his mediation, yearns, with the proper tendency of a devout spirit, for a more intimate communion with his divine…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Show me thy glory - Moses probably desired to see that which constitutes the peculiar glory or excellence of the Divine nature as it stands in reference to man. By many this is thought to signify his…

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

Exodus 33:18-23

Moses repeats, in a more definite form, his request of v.13. He asks to be allowed to see Jehovah's glory; but is told in reply that he cannot see this in its fulness (v.20); he may, however, have a…