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Exodus 33:10-12
Contemporary English Version
Exodus 33:10-12
Contemporary English Version
9-11 Then they would bow down because a thick cloud would come down in front of the tent, and the Lord would speak to Moses face to face, just like a friend. Afterwards, Moses would return to camp, but his young assistant Joshua[a] would stay at the tent.
The Lord Promises To Be with His People
12 Moses said to the Lord, “I know that you have told me to lead these people to the land you promised them. But you have not said who will go along to help me. You have said that you are my friend and that you are pleased with me.
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- 33.9-11 Joshua: Hebrew “Joshua son of Nun.”
Exodus 33:10-12
New International Version
Exodus 33:10-12
New International Version
10 Whenever the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance to the tent, they all stood and worshiped, each at the entrance to their tent.(A) 11 The Lord would speak to Moses face to face,(B) as one speaks to a friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young aide Joshua(C) son of Nun did not leave the tent.
Moses and the Glory of the Lord
12 Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’(D) but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, ‘I know you by name(E) and you have found favor(F) with me.’
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