Exodus 33:17

17 The LORD answered Moses, "I will do what you have asked, because I am pleased with you, and I know you by name."

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 your presence is not going [with us], don't make us leave this place.
16 How will anyone ever know you're pleased with your people and me unless you go with us? Then we will be different from all other people on the face of the earth."
17 The LORD answered Moses, "I will do what you have asked, because I am pleased with you, and I know you by name."
18 Then Moses said, "Please let me see your glory."
19 The LORD said, "I will let all my goodness pass in front of you, and there I will call out my name 'the LORD.' I will be kind to anyone I want to. I will be merciful to anyone I want to.
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