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Exodus 33:18

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Moses said, 'Please, I beg you, show me your glory.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is asking God to reveal His magnificent presence and power to him in a deeper way.

📚 Historical Context

This request comes after Moses had been leading the Israelites through the wilderness and had regular conversations with God. Moses had just interceded for the people after their sin with the golden calf, and God had promised His presence would go with them. Now Moses, emboldened by his relationship with God, makes this bold request to see God's glory more fully.

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