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Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Exodus 33:1-23

5. Moses’ Intercession and its Results CHAPTER 33 Repentance and Intercession 1. The word of the Lord and the people’s repentance (Exodus 33:1-6 ) 2. The tabernacle without the camp (Exodus 33:7 ) 3. Moses enters the tabernacle (Exodus 33:8-11 ) 4. Moses’ prayer and Jehovah’s answers (Exodus 33:12-17 ) 5. Moses’ request (Exodus 33:18-23 ) The words of the Lord, with which this chapter begins, reveal Him as the covenant-keeping Jehovah. He remembers His covenant, though they are a... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 33:1-23

TOLD TO GO WITHOUT THE LORD'S PRESENCE (vs.1-23) Again the Lord gives instructions to Moses to depart with the people to go to the land of Canaan, affirming also that He would send His angel before them, who would drive out the nations inhabiting the land (vs.1-2). However, the Lord added a statement that was absolutely devastating to Moses, "I will not go up in your midst, lest I consume you on the way, for you are a stiff-necked people" (v.3). Could Moses think of leading the people on... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Exodus 33:7-23

THE COVENANT RENEWED MOSES SEPARATED UNTO GOD (Exodus 33:7-11 ) The tabernacle, or tent, here referred to (Exodus 33:7 ), was that of Moses, as the Tabernacle of the Lord had not yet been erected. As the Lord would no longer manifest Himself among the people, it was necessary thus to become separated from them if Moses was to enjoy such intercourse. (Compare 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 .) “The tabernacle of the Congregation” is rendered in the Revised Version, “the tent of meeting,” i.e., the... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Exodus 33:17

This is the grand cause of all, having found grace in the Lord's sight. Romans 9:15 ; Matthew 11:26 . read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 33:12-23

12-23 Moses is very earnest with God. Thus, by the intercession of Christ, we are not only saved from ruin, but become entitled to everlasting happiness. Observe here how he pleads. We find grace in God's sight, if we find grace in our hearts to guide and quicken us in the way of our duty. Moses speaks as one who dreaded the thought of going forward without the Lord's presence. God's gracious promises, and mercy towards us, should not only encourage our faith, but also excite our fervency in... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Exodus 33:12-43

Exo_33:12 Exo_39:43 . We are now permitted to hear the terms of this "face to face" speaking between Moses and the Lord, and we can at once perceive that the Lord did deal with him as with a friend. As we read verses Exo_33:12-23 we may well have our hearts stirred: especially so as we remember how much closer is the relationship of children and sons into which we are brought. In result, the friendship into which we may enter, as given by our Lord in John 15.13-15.16 is of an even more... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Exodus 33:12-23

The Lord Promises his Gracious Presence v. 12. And Moses said unto the Lord, See, Thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people; and Thou hast not let me know whom Thou wilt send with me. The people having given such unmistakable evidences of a real change of heart, Moses thought the time opportune to intercede once more and, if possible, to have the mercy of the Lord turn back to His people, as of old. Yet Thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in My sight. Upon... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Exodus 33:1-23

SECOND SECTIONStricter Separation between Jehovah and the People. Removal of Moses’ Tent—the Provisional Tabernacle—out of the Camp. The Gracious TokenExodus 33:1-23A.—appointment of an angel to be israel’s leader, instead of jehovah’s immediate guidanceExodus 33:1-61And Jehovah said unto Moses, Depart and go up [Away, go up] hence, thou and the people which thou hast brought up out of the land of Egypt, unto the land which [of which] I sware unto Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, saying, Unto... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Exodus 33:12-23

Exodus THE MEDIATOR’S THREEFOLD PRAYER Exo_33:12 - - Exo_33:23 . The calf worship broke the bond between God and Israel. Instead of His presence, ‘an angel’ is to lead them, for His presence could only be destruction. Mourning spreads through the camp, in token of which all ornaments are laid aside. The fate of the nation is in suspense, and the people wait, in sad attire, till God knows ‘what to do unto’ them. The Tabernacle is carried beyond the precincts of the camp, in witness of the... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Exodus 33:12-23

God’s Presence Promised and His Glory Shown Exodus 33:12-23 When Moses found himself alone with God he made two outstanding requests: (1) For God’s presence . “If thou dost not go with me, I cannot go; angels are not enough. They are fair, and sweet, and strong, but I want thee . Wilt thou leave me-a lonely man-to thread these desert wastes with this people? Thou hast put the burden on me, and thou canst not leave me to carry it alone!” It is good when a man gets to close grips with God,... read more