Exodus 33:14
What does Exodus 33:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Exodus 33:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Exodus 33:14 means
This verse is a profound promise from God to Moses, assuring him of His unwavering presence and provision of rest. The phrase "My presence will go with you" signifies God's intimate involvement and guidance in the journey ahead, particularly as Moses faced the daunting task of leading the Israelites. This presence isn't merely abstract; it's a personal, active companionship. The promise of "rest" encompasses more than just physical cessation from labor; it speaks to a deep, spiritual peace and security that God alone can provide, calming anxieties and establishing a settled assurance in the midst of challenges. It implies a divinely sustained peace that transcends circumstances.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And he said, I myself will go with you and give you rest.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and He saith, `My presence doth go, and I have given rest to thee.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And the Lord said: My face shall go before thee, and I will give thee rest.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And he said, My presence shall go, and I will give thee rest.
Context
Exodus 33 describes a critical moment after the Israelites' sin with the golden calf. God, in His anger, initially declared He would send an angel but not go with them Himself, due to their stubbornness. Moses, however, interceded passionately, pleading for God's continued presence. This verse, 33:14, is God's direct response to Moses's plea just after Moses sought assurance of God's leading. It immediately precedes Moses asking to see God's glory, highlighting the deep desire for God's intimate involvement in their journey and leadership. This exchange underscores Moses's reliance on God, not just on His power, but on His personal presence.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Joshua 23:1
And it came to pass after many days, when Jehovah had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, and Joshua was old and well stricken in years;
- Jeremiah 6:16
Thus saith Jehovah, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way; and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls: but they said, We will not walk therein.
- Hebrews 4:8
For if Joshua had given them rest, he would not have spoken afterward of another day.
- Deuteronomy 3:20
until Jehovah give rest unto your brethren, as unto you, and they also possess the land which Jehovah your God giveth them beyond the Jordan: then shall ye return every man unto his possession, which I have given you.
- Joshua 21:44
And Jehovah gave them rest round about, according to all that he sware unto their fathers: and there stood not a man of all their enemies before them; Jehovah delivered all their enemies into their hand.
- Psalms 95:11
Wherefore I sware in my wrath, That they should not enter into my rest.
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