Exodus 33:22

Exodus 33:23 web — then I will take away my hand, and you will see my back; but my face shall not be seen."

World English Bible

"then I will take away my hand, and you will see my back; but my face shall not be seen.""

— Exodus 33:23, World English Bible

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KJV
“And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen. ”
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ASV
“and I will take away my hand, and thou shalt see my back; but my face shall not be seen. ”
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NET
“Then I will take away my hand, and you will see my back, but my face must not be seen.””
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DRB
“And I will take away my hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face thou canst not see. ”
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BBE
“Then I will take away my hand, and you will see my back: but my face is not to be seen.”
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KJVA
“And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen. ”
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Exodus 33 — Context

He said, "You cannot see my face, for man may not see me and live."

Yahweh also said, "Behold, there is a place by me, and you shall stand on the rock.

It will happen, while my glory passes by, that I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and will cover you with my hand until I have passed by;

then I will take away my hand, and you will see my back; but my face shall not be seen."

Exodus 33:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 33:23 say?

Exodus 33:23 in the World English Bible reads: “then I will take away my hand, and you will see my back; but my face shall not be seen."”

Where is Exodus 33:23 in the Bible?

Exodus 33:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 33, verse 23.

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 33:23.

What translation should I read Exodus 33:23 in?

Exodus 33:23 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 33:23?

Exodus 33:23 reads (WEB): “then I will take away my hand, and you will see my back; but my face shall not be seen."” 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.

Exodus 33:23 web — then I will take away my hand, and you will see my back; but my face shall not be seen."

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