Scripture Spot Logo

And he said, Thou canst not see my face; for man shall not see me and live.

Commentaries

...

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But his request could not be granted in accordance with the conditions of human existence. The glory of the Almighty in its fullne is not to be rev…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

MOSES’ REQUEST TO SEE GOD’S GLORY, AND GOD’S REPLY TO IT.

Only after he had received full assurance of the people’s restora…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And He said, You cannot see My face. Moses had indeed seen God's face before, but in such a mode of revelation as to be far inferior to it…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he said, thou canst not see my face
Meaning not his form, his essence, his very nature, and the glory of it, tha…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Moses is very earnest with God. Thus, by the interce ion of Christ, we are not only saved from ruin but also become entitled to everlasting happine…

Sermons

Loading sermons...

Catechisms

Loading catechisms...

Confessions

Loading confessions...

Devotionals

Loading devotionals...