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He said to him, "If your presence doesn`t go with me, don`t carry us up from here.

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God's Presence is Paramount

Moses makes it clear that even the Promised Land is worthless without God's presence. Commentators explain that Moses would rather perish in the desert than advance without this essential fellowship. This teaches believers that a relationship with God is more valuable than any earthly blessing or destination.

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 33:12–17

19th Century

Bishop

MOSES OBTAINS A RENEWAL OF GOD’S PROMISE TO GO UP WITH THE PEOPLE.

The self-humiliation of the people ([Reference Exodus 33:…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 33:15

16th Century

Theologian

And he said unto him, If thy presence go not—Moses accepts what is accorded to him, while at the same time he indicates that it would be b…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 33:15

17th Century

Pastor

And he said to him
Moses said to the Lord:

if your presence go not [with me] ;

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 33:12–23

17th Century

Minister

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