KJV ORIGINAL
And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Moses said to God, 'If your presence doesn't go with us, then don't take us away from this place.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses is telling God that he refuses to move forward without God's personal presence going with them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, after the Israelites sinned by making and worshiping a golden calf, God was reluctant to accompany them directly to the Promised Land and instead considered sending an angel. Moses, as their leader, interceded fervently, emphasizing that without God's personal presence, the journey would lack true meaning and protection. This moment underscores the deep reliance of the Israelites on God's guidance amid their wilderness wanderings.
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