And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
And the LORD passed by in front of him and declared, 'The LORD, the LORD God, is merciful and gracious, patient with people, and overflowing with goodness and truth.'
God is revealing His character to Moses, describing Himself as merciful, gracious, patient, and full of goodness and truth.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, after the Israelites sinned by worshiping a golden calf and broke their covenant with God, Moses interceded on their behalf while on Mount Sinai. God then revealed His divine character to Moses during a theophany, proclaiming His names and attributes as a demonstration of His enduring faithfulness. This moment highlights God's willingness to renew His relationship with His people despite their failures.
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