²⁰ But,” he said, “you cannot see my face, for no one may see^(A) me and live.”

²¹ Then the Lord said, “There is a place near me where you may stand on a rock. ²² When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock^(B) and cover you with my hand^(C) until I have passed by. ²³ Then I will remove my hand and you will see my back; but my face must not be seen.”

¹² Then the Lord spoke^(A) to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of words but saw no form;^(B) there was only a voice.^(C)