Exodus 33:21

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Exodus 33:19–23 · Berean Standard Bible

19 “I will cause all My goodness to pass before you,” the LORD replied, “and I will proclaim My name—the LORD—in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”

20 But He added, “You cannot see My face, for no one can see Me and live.”

21 The LORD continued, “There is a place near Me where you are to stand upon a rock,

22 and when My glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by.

23 Then I will take My hand away, and you will see My back; but My face must not be seen.”

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