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The children of Israel saw Moses` face, that the skin of Moses` face shone: and Moses put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him.

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The Glow of God's Presence

Commentators note that Moses' face shone each time he came from speaking with God, a radiance some ancient scholars believed lasted his whole life. This illustrates a spiritual principle: serious, near communion with God improves a person's character, giving them a spiritual luster that commands respect and affection.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

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…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 34:35

17th Century

Pastor

And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the
skin of Moses's face shone

Matthew Henry

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…