Exodus 34:5 nasb — The LORD descended in the cloud and stood there with him as he called upon the name of the LORD.

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"The LORD descended in the cloud and stood there with him as he called upon the name of the LORD."

— Exodus 34:5, NASB

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Exodus 34 — Context

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"So be ready by morning, and come up in the morning to Mount Sinai, and present yourself there to Me on the top of the mountain.

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"No man is to come up with you, nor let any man be seen anywhere on the mountain; even the flocks and the herds may not graze in front of that mountain."

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So he cut out two stone tablets like the former ones, and Moses rose up early in the morning and went up to Mount Sinai, as the LORD had commanded him, and he took two stone tablets in his hand.

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The LORD descended in the cloud and stood there with him as he called upon the name of the LORD.

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Then the LORD passed by in front of him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth;

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who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of fathers on the children and on the grandchildren to the third and fourth generations."

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Moses made haste to bow low toward the earth and worship.

Exodus 34:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 34:5 say?
Exodus 34:5 in the NASB reads: “The LORD descended in the cloud and stood there with him as he called upon the name of the LORD.”
Where is Exodus 34:5 in the Bible?
Exodus 34:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 34, verse 5.
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 34:5.
What translation should I read Exodus 34:5 in?
Exodus 34:5 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 34:5?
Exodus 34:5 reads (NASB): “The LORD descended in the cloud and stood there with him as he called upon the name of the LORD.” 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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