KJV ORIGINAL
And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And when my glory passes by, I will place you in a crack in the rock and cover you with my hand while I pass by.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising to protect Moses by hiding him in a rock crevice and covering him with His hand when His glory passes by.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Moses pleaded to see God's glory following the golden calf incident. God agreed to show Moses His goodness but warned that no one could see His face and live. This verse describes God's plan to protect Moses while still allowing him to experience His presence.
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