Exodus 33:8 net — And when Moses went out to the tent, all the people would get up and stand at the entrance to their tents and watch Mos…

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"And when Moses went out to the tent, all the people would get up and stand at the entrance to their tents and watch Moses until he entered the tent."

— Exodus 33:8, NET Bible

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Exodus 33 — Context

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For the LORD had said to Moses,“Tell the Israelites,‘You are a stiff-necked people. If I went up among you for a moment, I might destroy you. Now take off your ornaments, that I may know what I should do to you.’”

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So the Israelites stripped off their ornaments by Mount Horeb.

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The Presence of the Lord Moses took the tent and pitched it outside the camp, at a good distance from the camp, and he called it the tent of meeting. Anyone seeking the LORD would go out to the tent of meeting that was outside the camp.

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And when Moses went out to the tent, all the people would get up and stand at the entrance to their tents and watch Moses until he entered the tent.

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And whenever Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would descend and stand at the entrance of the tent, and the LORD would speak with Moses.

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When all the people would see the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance of the tent, all the people, each one at the entrance of his own tent, would rise and worship.

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The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, the way a person speaks to a friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his servant, Joshua son of Nun, a young man, did not leave the tent.

Exodus 33:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 33:8 say?
Exodus 33:8 in the NET Bible reads: “And when Moses went out to the tent, all the people would get up and stand at the entrance to their tents and watch Moses until he entered the tent.”
Where is Exodus 33:8 in the Bible?
Exodus 33:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 33, verse 8.
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 33:8.
What translation should I read Exodus 33:8 in?
Exodus 33:8 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 33:8?
Exodus 33:8 reads (NET): “And when Moses went out to the tent, all the people would get up and stand at the entrance to their tents and watch Moses until he entered the tent.” 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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