Exodus 33:17-23

The Voice

Eternal One: ¹⁷ I will do what you have said because you have gained My trust and blessing, and I know you by name.

Moses: ¹⁸ If Your presence will go with us, then let me see Your glory!

Eternal One: ¹⁹ I will cause all My goodness to pass before you, and I will declare My name, the Eternal One, before you. I will show mercy to whomever I choose to show mercy, and I will demonstrate compassion on whomever I choose to have compassion.^{[a] 20} You cannot see My face, for no one can see Me and live. ²¹ Look, there is a place next to Me on the rock where you may stand. ²² While My glory is passing by you, I will place you in a large crevice of the rock and hide you beneath My hand until I have completely passed by. ²³ Then I will remove My hand, and you will see only My back. But you won’t be able to see My face.