Exodus 33:17

17 Then the Lord said to Moses, "I will do what you ask, because I know you very well, and I am pleased with you."

Exodus 33:17 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 33:17

And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also
that thou hast spoken
Or asked for, namely, go with them himself in this amazing and distinguished manner, in the pillar of the cloud and fire; this he would do as well as show him his way and his works, and indeed all this he did by granting that:

for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name;
he owns the truth of the thing, on which Moses had formed his plan, and by granting his request gave a fresh proof and evidence of it; and what can be a greater blessing than to partake of the special grace, favour, and good will of God, and to be particularly and personally known to him, with such a knowledge as has connected with it the strongest affection and highest esteem?

Exodus 33:17 In-Context

15 Then Moses said to him, "If you yourself don't go with us, then don't send us away from this place.
16 If you don't go with us, no one will know that you are pleased with me and with your people. These people and I will be no different from any other people on earth."
17 Then the Lord said to Moses, "I will do what you ask, because I know you very well, and I am pleased with you."
18 Then Moses said, "Now, please show me your glory."
19 The Lord answered, "I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will announce my name, the Lord, so you can hear it. I will show kindness to anyone to whom I want to show kindness, and I will show mercy to anyone to whom I want to show mercy.
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