John Gill Commentary Exodus 33:17

John Gill Commentary

Exodus 33:17

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
John Gill
John Gill

John Gill Commentary

Exodus 33:17

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"And Jehovah said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken; for thou hast found favor in my sight, and I know thee by name." — Exodus 33:17 (ASV)

And the Lord said to Moses, I will do this thing also
that you have spoken
Or asked for, namely, go with them himself in this amazing and distinguished manner, in the pillar of the cloud and fire; this he would do as well as show him his way and his works, and indeed all this he did by granting that:

for you have found grace in my sight, and I know you by name ;
he owns the truth of the thing, on which Moses had formed his plan, and by granting his request gave a fresh proof and evidence of it; and what can be a greater blessing than to partake of the special grace, favour, and good will of God, and to be particularly and personally known to him, with such a knowledge as has connected with it the strongest affection and highest esteem?