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A Sight Too Glorious to Bear
All commentators agree that God's prohibition is not arbitrary but a statement of reality. A direct, unfiltered sight of God's infinite glory is simply too powerful for a finite, mortal human to endure. Scholars like Calvin suggest such a vision would 'reduce us to nothing,' as our current physical existence has a fundamental limit that cannot contain the fullness of God's being.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 33:19–20
18th Century
Theologian
But his request could not be granted in accordance with the conditions of human existence. The glory of the Almighty in its fullness is not to be r…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 33:18–23
19th Century
Bishop
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
On Exodus 33:20
16th Century
Theologian
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…
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John Gill
On Exodus 33:20
17th Century
Pastor
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
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…