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and not as Moses, who put a veil on his face, that the children of Israel wouldn`t look steadfastly on the end of that which was passing away.
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The Veil's Symbolic Purpose
Commentators explain that Paul is using Moses' veil allegorically. In Paul's interpretation, the veil's purpose was not just to shield from brightness, but to prevent the Israelites from seeing the glory on Moses' face fade away. This symbolized that the Old Covenant, while glorious, was temporary and destined to be replaced.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And not as Moses. Our conduct is not like that of Moses. We make no attempt to conceal anything regarding the nature, design, and duration…
Put a veil upon his face (ετιθε καλυμμα επ το προσωπον αυτου). Imperfect active of τιθημ, used to put (Exodus 34:33).<…
19th Century
Anglican
And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face.—The Apostle, it must be remembered, has in his thoughts either the Sept…
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As participants in the new covenant, Paul and his fellow apostles and fellow preachers had the certain hope that it was a permanent, irrevocable co…
16th Century
Protestant
Not as Moses: Paul is not reasoning about the intention of Moses. For as it was his office to publish the law to his people, so there can …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And not as Moses, who put a veil over his face This he did, because there was such a glory upon his face when he cam…
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It is the duty of ministers of the gospel to use great plainness, or clearness, of speech. Old Testament believers had only cloudy and fleeting gli…
13th Century
Catholic
Having presented what relates to commending the gift received from God, the Apostle now presents what relates to commending the confidence that com…
