Exodus 33:20-23 And he said, You can not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.… To those who like typical texts, there is a peculiar charm in such as this: "a place by Me," and "a rock" for a standing place. What suggestions — 1. Of the believer's firm foundation — the "Rock." 2. Of the believer's fellowship with God — "a place by Me." 3. Of the believer's favour with God — a vision of His glory. (A. T. Pierson, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.WEB: He said, "You cannot see my face, for man may not see me and live." |
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