Exodus 34:29 net — The Radiant Face of Moses Now when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand–…

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"The Radiant Face of Moses Now when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand– when he came down from the mountain, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him."

— Exodus 34:29, NET Bible

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Exodus 34 — Context

26

“The first of the firstfruits of your soil you must bring to the house of the LORD your God.You must not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk.”

27

The LORD said to Moses,“Write down these words, for in accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel.”

28

So he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did not eat bread, and he did not drink water. He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the ten commandments.

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The Radiant Face of Moses Now when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand– when he came down from the mountain, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him.

30

When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to approach him.

31

But Moses called to them, so Aaron and all the leaders of the community came back to him, and Moses spoke to them.

32

After this all the Israelites approached, and he commanded them all that the LORD had spoken to him on Mount Sinai.

Exodus 34:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 34:29 say?
Exodus 34:29 in the NET Bible reads: “The Radiant Face of Moses Now when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand– when he came down from the mountain, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him.”
Where is Exodus 34:29 in the Bible?
Exodus 34:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 34, verse 29.
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 34:29.
What translation should I read Exodus 34:29 in?
Exodus 34:29 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 34:29?
Exodus 34:29 reads (NET): “The Radiant Face of Moses Now when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand– when he came down from the mountain, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him.” 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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