Exodus 33:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the LORD said to Moses, 'I will also do what you have asked for, because you have found favor with me, and I know you personally.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling Moses that He will grant his request because Moses has found special favor with God and they have a personal relationship.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs after the golden calf incident when Moses interceded for the Israelites and asked God not to abandon them. Moses had been pleading with God to continue leading the people and to show him His glory, demonstrating his deep concern for both the people and his relationship with God.

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Jesus deserves way more praise than Moses — and here's why: the person who builds a house gets more credit than the house itself.

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