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Exodus 34:33

Exodus 34:33
And till Moses had done speaking with them, he put a vail on his face.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Exodus 34:33-35

Paul refers to this passage as showing forth the glory of the law, though it was but a “ministration of condemnation,” and was to be done away, in order to enhance the glory of the gospel, “the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

And till Moses had done speaking - The meaning of the verse appears to be this: As often as Moses spoke in public to the people, he put the veil on his face, because they could not bear to look on the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Exodus 34:28-35

Here is, I. The continuance of Moses in the mount, where he was miraculously sustained, Exo 34:28. He was there in very intimate communion with God, without interruption, forty days and forty nights,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Exodus 34:33-35

The glow alarmed the Israelites: Moses, therefore, put a veil on his face, which he wore ever afterwards, except when he went in to speak with God, or while he was communicating to the people the…

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