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When Did Moses Wear the Veil?
Scholars highlight a key translation issue. While some versions read as if Moses veiled his face while speaking, many commentators argue the text means he put the veil on after he finished. In this view, he delivered God's message with his radiant face uncovered to authenticate it, and then covered his face in his ordinary interactions.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 34:33–35
18th Century
Theologian
Paul refers to this passage as showing the glory of the law, though it was only a ministration of condemnation and was to be abolished, to…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 34:33
19th Century
Bishop
Till Moses had done speaking with them, he put a vail on his face. —This translation exactly inverts the meaning, which i…
John Gill
On Exodus 34:33
17th Century
Pastor
And [till] Moses had done speaking with them Not when he had done, as the Septuagint version, for then there would have b…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 34:28–35
17th Century
Minister
Near and spiritual communion with God improves the graces of a renewed and holy character. Serious godliness puts a luster on a person's countenanc…