World English Bible
Exodus 33:20
“He said, "You cannot see my face, for man may not see me and live.”
Verse in context — Exodus 33
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He said, "Please show me your glory.
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He said, "I will make all my goodness pass before you, and will proclaim the name of Yahweh before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.
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He said, "You cannot see my face, for man may not see me and live.
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Yahweh also said, "Behold, there is a place by me, and you shall stand on the rock.
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It will happen, while my glory passes by, that I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and will cover you with my hand until I have passed by;
About Exodus
God delivers Israel from Egypt, gives the Ten Commandments, and establishes His covenant with His people.
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