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Worship as an Instinct
Commentators emphasize the speed of Moses's reaction. His worship was not a delayed or planned ritual but an immediate, instinctive response to being in God's glorious presence. As John Calvin notes, an encounter with God can be so overwhelming that it prompts immediate adoration, leaving no time for deliberation.
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Exodus
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 34:5–8
19th Century
Bishop
MOSES ALLOWED TO SEE GOD’S GLORY.
The present ascent of Moses to the top of Sinai had two objects:
- The repair …
John Calvin
On Exodus 34:8
16th Century
Theologian
And Moses made haste, and bowed his head. This haste shows that Moses was astounded when he first beheld the brightness, for this is how G…
John Gill
On Exodus 34:8
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses made haste
Perceiving the voice ceased, and the Lord was passing on, lest he should be gone, and he lose t…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 34:5–9
17th Century
Minister
The Lord descended by some open sign of His presence and manifestation of His glory in a cloud, and from there proclaimed His NAME���that is, the p…