Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him.
Be careful around him and listen to what he says. Don't make him angry, because he won't forgive your wrongdoings—my name and authority are in him.
God is warning the Israelites to respect and obey the angel He's sending to guide them, because this angel carries God's own authority and won't tolerate rebellion.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from God's instructions to Moses about the angel who would lead the Israelites through the wilderness to the Promised Land. God had just given the Ten Commandments and other laws, and was preparing to send divine guidance for their journey. The angel mentioned here represents God's presence and authority going before His people as they traveled from Mount Sinai toward Canaan.
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