Exodus 33:17 kjva — And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, a…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name."

— Exodus 33:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Exodus 33 — Context

14

And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.

15

And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence.

16

For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth.

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And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.

18

And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory.

19

And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.

20

And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Exodus 33:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 33:17 say?
Exodus 33:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.”
Where is Exodus 33:17 in the Bible?
Exodus 33:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 33, verse 17.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 33:17.
What translation should I read Exodus 33:17 in?
Exodus 33:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 33:17?
Exodus 33:17 reads (KJVA): “And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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