And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.
And he said, 'I will let all my goodness pass in front of you, and I will announce the name of the LORD to you. I will show grace to whoever I choose to show grace to, and I will show mercy to whoever I choose to show mercy to.'
God is telling Moses that He will reveal His complete goodness and character, and that His grace and mercy are His to give as He chooses.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, after the Israelites had sinned by making and worshiping a golden calf, Moses was interceding for them on Mount Sinai, seeking God's continued presence with the nation. God was responding to Moses' bold request to see His glory, promising to reveal His goodness and proclaim His name while emphasizing His absolute authority. This verse underscores the context of God's covenant relationship with Israel, highlighting His freedom to extend grace and mercy as He sees fit.
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