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It will happen, while my glory passes by, that I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and will cover you with my hand until I have passed by;
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God's Protective Hand
All commentators agree that God's action here is one of merciful protection. His glory is so transcendent and powerful that a direct, full encounter would be lethal for any human. By placing Moses in the rock and covering him, God lovingly shields him, allowing him to experience a measure of His presence without being consumed.
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19th Century
Anglican
And will cover thee with my hand— Kalisch observes with justice that the mysteriousness of this obscure section “attains …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by The displays of his grace and goodness are made:
Presbyterian
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…
