Exodus 33:14
Exodus 33:14 in Multiple Translations
And the LORD answered, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.
And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.
And he said, I myself will go with you and give you rest.
The Lord replied, “I myself will go with you, and I will support you.”
And he answered, My presence shall go with thee, and I will giue thee rest.
and He saith, 'My presence doth go, and I have given rest to thee.'
He said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
And he said, My presence shall attend thee , and I will give thee rest.
And the Lord said: My face shall go before thee, and I will give thee rest.
Yahweh replied, “I will go with you, and I will give you inner peace.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 33:14
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Exodus 33:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּאמַ֑ר
פָּנַ֥/י
יֵלֵ֖כוּ
וַ/הֲנִחֹ֥תִי
לָֽ/ךְ
וַ/יֹּאמַ֑ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
פָּנַ֥/י
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
יֵלֵ֖כוּ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וַ/הֲנִחֹ֥תִי
nûwach
H5117
to rest
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
לָֽ/ךְ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 33:14
וַ/יֹּאמַ֑ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
פָּנַ֥/י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
יֵלֵ֖כוּ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
וַ/הֲנִחֹ֥תִי
nûwach
H5117
"to rest"
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
To rest means to settle down and remain in one place, and can be used literally or figuratively. This verb appears in many parts of the Bible, including Exodus 20:11 and Matthew 11:28.
Definition: 1) to rest 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rest, settle down and remain 1a2) to repose, have rest, be quiet 1b) (Hiph) 1b1) to cause to rest, give rest to, make quiet 1b2) to cause to rest, cause to alight, set down 1b3) to lay or set down, deposit, let lie, place 1b4) to let remain, leave 1b5) to leave, depart from 1b6) to abandon 1b7) to permit 1c) (Hoph) 1c1) to obtain rest, be granted rest 1c2) to be left, be placed 1c3) open space (subst) Also means: ya.nach (יָנַח "to rest" H3240)
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: cease, be confederate, lay, let down, (be) quiet, remain, (cause to, be at, give, have, make to) rest, set down. Compare H3241 (יָנִים). See also: Genesis 8:4; Nehemiah 9:28; Psalms 125:3.
לָֽ/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Exodus 33:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 33:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 33:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 33:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 33:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 33:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 33:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 33:14
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 33:14
- Barnes' Notes on Exodus 33:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 33:14
- Sermons on Exodus 33:14
Context — The Promise of God’s Presence
12Then Moses said to the LORD, “Look, You have been telling me, ‘Lead this people up,’ but You have not let me know whom You will send with me. Yet You have said, ‘I know you by name, and you have found favor in My sight.’
13Now if indeed I have found favor in Your sight, please let me know Your ways, that I may know You and find favor in Your sight. Remember that this nation is Your people.”
14And the LORD answered, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
15“If Your Presence does not go with us,” Moses replied, “do not lead us up from here. 16For how then can it be known that Your people and I have found favor in Your sight, unless You go with us? How else will we be distinguished from all the other people on the face of the earth?”Cross References
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| 1 | Joshua 21:44 | And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. |
| 2 | Matthew 11:28 | Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. |
| 3 | Joshua 1:5 | No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. |
| 4 | Isaiah 63:9 | In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. |
| 5 | Hebrews 4:8–9 | For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. |
| 6 | Psalms 95:11 | So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.” |
| 7 | Joshua 22:4 | And now that the LORD your God has given your brothers rest as He promised them, you may return to your homes in the land that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you across the Jordan. |
| 8 | Matthew 28:20 | and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” |
| 9 | Exodus 13:21 | And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 6:16 | This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’ |
Exodus 33:14 Summary
This verse, Exodus 33:14, means that God promises to be with us and give us rest, which is a beautiful gift of His love and care. Just like the Israelites in the wilderness, we can trust that God will guide and protect us, as seen in Exodus 13:21-22, and find peace in Him, as described in Matthew 11:28-30. When we feel overwhelmed or uncertain, we can remember that God's Presence is with us, and He will give us rest and comfort, just as He did for the Psalmist in Psalm 23:1-4. By trusting in God's Presence, we can experience a deep sense of peace and security, knowing that He is always with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God's Presence to go with us?
According to Exodus 33:14, God's Presence going with us means He will be actively guiding and protecting us, just as He did with the Israelites in the wilderness, as seen in Exodus 13:21-22 and Deuteronomy 31:8.
How can we experience God's rest in our lives?
Experiencing God's rest, as mentioned in Exodus 33:14, involves trusting in His presence and promises, just as the Psalmist did in Psalm 23:1-4, and finding peace in Him, as described in Matthew 11:28-30.
Is God's Presence with us always a physical presence?
While God's Presence can manifest physically, as seen in Exodus 24:9-11, it is often a spiritual presence, as described in Jeremiah 31:33 and Ezekiel 36:27, guiding and empowering us through the Holy Spirit.
Can we lose God's Presence in our lives?
According to Scripture, God's Presence is not something we can earn or lose, but rather it is a gift of His grace, as seen in Romans 8:38-39 and Hebrews 13:5, and we can always come back to Him through repentance and faith, as described in 1 John 1:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's Presence and promises, and how can I apply Exodus 33:14 to those situations?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of God's rest in my life, and what are some practical steps I can take to prioritize trust and faith?
- In what ways have I experienced God's Presence in my life, and how can I share those experiences with others to encourage and inspire them?
- What are some ways I can remind myself of God's promise to be with me always, as stated in Exodus 33:14, and how can I use that truth to overcome fear and doubt?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 33:14
And he said,.... In answer to his request: my presence shall go [with thee]; or before thee, both with Moses and before the people; meaning the Angel of his presence he had before promised, the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 33:14
And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. My presence shall go with thee , [ paanay (H6440), my face], i:e., personal presence, as the word signifies (Deuteronomy 4:37; 2 Samuel 17:11).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 33:14
My presence, Heb. my face, i.e. I myself, by comparing this with . The Angel of my presence, ; the pledge of my presence, the cloudy pillar; and I will not turn thee over to an angel, as I threatened, . See . I will give thee rest; not only rest from thy present anguish and perplexity of mind for thy people, but in due time I will bring them to their resting-place and settled habitation; for it is evident from ,16, that Moses’ s care and prayer was more for the people than for himself.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 33:14
Exodus 33:14 And he said, My presence shall go [with thee], and I will give thee rest.Ver. 14. I will give thee rest.] Full content of mind, in the sense of my presence and light of my countenance.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 33:14
(14) My presence shall go with thee.—There is no “with thee” in the original, and consequently the phrase is ambiguous. Moses could not tell whether it was a personal promise to himself, or a renewal of the old engagement to go with the people. He consequently requires something more explicit. Will God go, not merely with him, but with the people? (Exodus 33:15-16).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 33:14
Verse 14. My presence shall go with thee] פני ילכו panai yelechu, my faces shall go. I shall give thee manifestations of my grace and goodness through the whole of thy journey. I shall vary my appearances for thee, as thy necessities shall require.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 33:14
14. Jehovah promises that His presence shall go with Moses (as the representative of His people), and that He will give him—and with him the people—rest. The words do not however seem very suitable as an answer to v. 13; and Di.’s suggestion is a plausible one, that vv. 14–16 are misplaced, and should follow Exodus 34:9 (so also McNeile, p. xxxvi), where, it may be noticed, Moses is still praying for what, if Exodus 33:14 is in its right place, has been already granted (cf. p. 367). presence] lit. face, i.e. the person himself (2 Samuel 17:11), in so far as he is present (LXX. αὐτὸςπροπορεύσομαι): cf., of God, Deuteronomy 4:37 (‘brought thee out with his presence’ [LXX. αὐτός]), Isaiah 63:9 (‘the angel of his presence saved them,’ i.e. the angel in whom His presence was manifest, cf. Exodus 23:21; but LXX. ‘No messenger or angel, (but) his presence (αὐτὸς) saved them’). The expression can hardly, however, have been intended to denote Jehovah’s entire Being: it must rather (DB. v. 639b) have denoted His Being either as manifested in an angel more fully than in the ordinary ‘angel of Jehovah’ (Bδ.), or as others think (Lagrange, Rev. Bibl. 1903, p. 215; Kennedy, Samuel, p. 323 f.), as attaching to the Ark (cf. p. 280). give thee rest] viz. in the assured possession of Canaan: cf. Deuteronomy 3:20; Deuteronomy 12:10, Joshua 22:4.
Barnes' Notes on Exodus 33:14
Rest - This was the common expression for the possession of the promised land. Deuteronomy 3:20; Joshua 1:13, Joshua 1:15; compare Hebrews 4:8.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 33:14
14. My presence shall go — Behold how Moses’s intercession prevails!
Sermons on Exodus 33:14
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The Glory of God by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking intimacy with God and experiencing His glory. He refers to the story of Moses asking God to show him His glory and |
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The Man Who Recognized Greatness by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of leadership in the work of God. He highlights examples from the Bible where God used leaders to accomplish His plans, such a |
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Do Not Be Discouraged by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher talks about feeling captive and discouraged in life. He uses the example of Ezekiel, who was held captive and had his freedom taken away. The preacher |
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Steadying the Ark of God by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of true worship and the need for personal responsibility in carrying out God's work. He criticizes the idea of putting on a r |
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(Exodus) Exodus 33:1-11 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of taking a stand for God and leaving behind pagan practices. He draws a parallel between the Israelites in the Bible who had |
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Abiding — I John 2:28 by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the unfortunate reality of many people who start off strong in their faith but eventually fall away. He shares a personal story of a preacher |
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How to Resurrect a Dead Church by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the need for churches to be revived by the presence of Jesus Christ, highlighting the decline in spiritual fervor and the rise of dead churches. It calls for |