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20 But," he said, "you cannot see my face; for no one shall see me and live."
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But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.”
21 And the Lord continued, "See, there is a place by me where you shall stand on the rock;
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Then the LORD said, “There is a place near me where you may stand on a rock.
22 and while my glory passes by I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and I will cover you with my hand until I have passed by;
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When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by.
23 then I will take away my hand, and you shall see my back; but my face shall not be seen."
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Then I will remove my hand and you will see my back; but my face must not be seen.”
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