2 Corinthians 3:15

15 Yes, to this day, whenever Moses is read, a veil lies upon their hearts.

2 Corinthians 3:15 Meaning and Commentary

2 Corinthians 3:15

But even unto this day, when Moses is read
These words are an explanation of the former, and show that by the Old Testament is designed, more especially, Moses, or the writings of Moses; which were frequently read, and preached upon in the Jewish synagogues; see ( Acts 13:15 ) ( 15:21 ) and that by "the veil untaken away", is meant,

the veil upon their heart;
that is, the veil of blindness, ignorance of Christ, and the Gospel; of the prophecies of the Old Testament, and even of the law itself, its nature, use, and end; preferring the traditions of their fathers, before the written law of Moses.

2 Corinthians 3:15 In-Context

13 who used to throw a veil over his face to hide from the gaze of the children of Israel the passing away of what was but transitory.

14 Nay, their minds were made dull; for to this very day during the reading of the book of the ancient Covenant, the same veil remains unlifted, because it is only in Christ that it is to be abolished.

15 Yes, to this day, whenever Moses is read, a veil lies upon their hearts.

16 But whenever the heart of the nation shall have returned to the Lord, the veil will be withdrawn.

17 Now by "the Lord" is meant the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, freedom is enjoyed.