Exodus 34:8 cpdv — And hurrying, Moses bowed down prostrate to the ground; and worshiping,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And hurrying, Moses bowed down prostrate to the ground; and worshiping, "

— Exodus 34:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 34 — Context

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And when the Lord had descended in a cloud, Moses stood with him, calling upon the name of the Lord.

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And as he was crossing before him, he said: “The Ruler, the Lord God, merciful and lenient, patient and full of compassion and also truthful,

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who preserves mercy a thousand fold, who takes away iniquity, and wickedness, and also sin; and with you no one, in and of himself, is innocent. You render the iniquity of the fathers to the sons, and also to their descendants to the third and fourth generation.”

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And hurrying, Moses bowed down prostrate to the ground; and worshiping,

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he said: “If I have found grace in your sight, O Lord, I beg you to walk with us, (for the people are stiff-necked) and take away our iniquities and our sin, and so possess us.”

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The Lord responded: “I will enter into a pact in the sight of all. I will perform signs which have never been seen on earth, nor among any nation, so that this people, in whose midst you are, may discern the terrible work of the Lord that I will do.

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Observe everything that I command you this day. I myself will drive out before your face the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite.

Exodus 34:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 34:8 say?
Exodus 34:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And hurrying, Moses bowed down prostrate to the ground; and worshiping, ”
Where is Exodus 34:8 in the Bible?
Exodus 34:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 34, 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 34:8.
What translation should I read Exodus 34:8 in?
Exodus 34:8 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 34:8?
Exodus 34:8 reads (CPDV): “And hurrying, Moses bowed down prostrate to the ground; and worshiping, ” 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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