For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth.
How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and your people? Won't it be because you go with us? That's what will set us apart—me and your people—from all the other nations on earth.
Moses is saying that God's presence with them is what makes Israel special and shows that God favors them above all other nations.
📚 Historical Context
Moses is interceding with God after the golden calf incident, pleading for God's continued presence with Israel as they journey to the Promised Land. God had threatened to send an angel instead of going with them personally because of their rebellion. This conversation takes place at Mount Sinai, where Moses is asking God not to abandon His people despite their sin.
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