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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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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 3:13
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 3:13
Put a veil upon his face (ετιθε καλυμμα επ το προσωπον αυτου). Imperfect active of τιθημ, used to put (Exodus 34:33).<…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 3:13
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 3:13
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…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 3:13
16th Century
Theologian
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 …
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 3:13
17th Century
Pastor
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…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 3:12–18
17th Century
Minister
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…