Exodus 34:5
Exodus 34:5 in Multiple Translations
And the LORD descended in a cloud, stood with him there, and proclaimed His name, the LORD.
And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD.
And Jehovah descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of Jehovah.
And the Lord came down in the cloud and took his place by the side of Moses, and Moses gave worship to the name of the Lord.
The Lord descended in a cloud, stood there with him, and called out the name “Yahweh.”
And the Lord descended in the cloude, and stoode with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord.
And Jehovah cometh down in a cloud, and stationeth Himself with him there, and calleth in the Name of Jehovah,
The LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the LORD’s name.
And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD.
And when the Lord was come down in a cloud, Moses stood with him, calling upon the name of the Lord.
Then Yahweh descended in the tall cloud and stood with Moses/me there. He proclaimed that it was he, Yahweh, who was going to speak to Moses/me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 34:5
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Exodus 34:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּ֤רֶד
יְהוָה֙
בֶּֽ/עָנָ֔ן
וַ/יִּתְיַצֵּ֥ב
עִמּ֖/וֹ
שָׁ֑ם
וַ/יִּקְרָ֥א
בְ/שֵׁ֖ם
יְהוָֽה
וַ/יֵּ֤רֶד
yârad
H3381
to go down
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בֶּֽ/עָנָ֔ן
ʻânân
H6051
cloud
Prep | N-ms
וַ/יִּתְיַצֵּ֥ב
yâtsab
H3320
to stand
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3ms
עִמּ֖/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
שָׁ֑ם
shâm
H8033
there
Adv
וַ/יִּקְרָ֥א
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בְ/שֵׁ֖ם
shêm
H8034
name
Prep | N-ms
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 34:5
וַ/יֵּ֤רֶד
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בֶּֽ/עָנָ֔ן
ʻânân
H6051
"cloud"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means a cloud or cloudy, and is used to describe the cloud that God uses to appear to his people. It appears in the Bible to describe God's presence, and is translated as cloud in the KJV.
Definition: 1) cloud, cloudy, cloud-mass 1a) cloud-mass (of theophanic cloud) 1b) cloud Aramaic equivalent: a.nan (עֲנָן "cloud" H6050)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: cloud(-y). See also: Genesis 9:13; Deuteronomy 1:33; Psalms 78:14.
וַ/יִּתְיַצֵּ֥ב
yâtsab
H3320
"to stand"
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3ms
To stand or place something firmly is what this word means, and it's used in the Bible to describe presenting oneself or standing firm in faith, as seen in the book of Psalms.
Definition: 1) to place, set, stand, set or station oneself, present oneself 1a) (Hithpael) to station oneself, take one's stand, stand, present oneself, stand with someone Aramaic equivalent: ye.tsav (יְצַב "to know" H3321)
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: present selves, remaining, resort, set (selves), (be able to, can, with-) stand (fast, forth, -ing, still, up). See also: Exodus 2:4; 1 Samuel 17:16; Psalms 2:2.
עִמּ֖/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
שָׁ֑ם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
וַ/יִּקְרָ֥א
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
בְ/שֵׁ֖ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Exodus 34:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 34:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 34:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 34:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 34:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 34:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 34:5
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 34:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 34:5
- Sermons on Exodus 34:5
Context — New Stone Tablets
3No one may go up with you; in fact, no one may be seen anywhere on the mountain—not even the flocks or herds may graze in front of the mountain.”
4So Moses chiseled out two stone tablets like the originals. He rose early in the morning, and taking the two stone tablets in his hands, he went up Mount Sinai as the LORD had commanded him.
5And the LORD descended in a cloud, stood with him there, and proclaimed His name, the LORD.
6Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, 7maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 33:19 | “I will cause all My goodness to pass before you,” the LORD replied, “and I will proclaim My name—the LORD—in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” |
| 2 | Numbers 11:25 | Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again. |
| 3 | Luke 9:34–35 | While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. And a voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is My Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to Him!” |
| 4 | Numbers 11:17 | And I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put that Spirit on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it by yourself. |
| 5 | Exodus 33:9 | As Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and remain at the entrance, and the LORD would speak with Moses. |
| 6 | Proverbs 18:10 | The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. |
| 7 | Psalms 102:21 | that they may proclaim the name of the LORD in Zion and praise Him in Jerusalem, |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 32:3 | For I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Ascribe greatness to our God! |
| 9 | Isaiah 1:10 | Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah! |
| 10 | Exodus 19:18 | Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently. |
Exodus 34:5 Summary
In Exodus 34:5, the Lord comes down in a cloud to be with Moses, showing us that God wants to be close to His people. When the Lord proclaims His name, He is telling us who He is and what He is like, which is compassionate, gracious, and faithful, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7. This reminds us of other times in the Bible when God appeared in a cloud, like in Exodus 19:9 and Exodus 24:15-17, demonstrating His consistent love and care for us. Just like Moses, we can experience God's presence and hear His voice when we take time to meet with Him, as described in Psalm 46:10 and Matthew 11:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Lord descend in a cloud in Exodus 34:5?
The Lord descended in a cloud to meet with Moses and proclaim His name, demonstrating His presence and power, much like He did in Exodus 19:9 and Exodus 24:15-17.
What does it mean for the Lord to proclaim His name?
When the Lord proclaims His name, He is revealing His character and nature, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, where He describes Himself as compassionate, gracious, and faithful, similar to how He introduced Himself in Exodus 3:15.
Is this event in Exodus 34:5 a unique occurrence in the Bible?
No, the Lord often appeared in a cloud or in fire to guide and instruct His people, such as in Exodus 13:21-22, Exodus 40:34-38, and Isaiah 6:1-5, demonstrating His consistent presence and care for them.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This event in Exodus 34:5 is part of a larger narrative of God's relationship with His people, pointing forward to the Incarnation of Jesus Christ, where God's name and character would be fully revealed, as seen in John 1:14 and John 17:6.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for the Lord to stand with me, just as He stood with Moses, and what does this reveal about His character?
- How can I, like Moses, prepare my heart to meet with the Lord and hear His voice, as described in Psalm 85:8 and Matthew 11:15?
- In what ways can I proclaim the Lord's name and character to those around me, as seen in Psalm 96:3 and Acts 1:8?
- What does the Lord's descent in a cloud teach me about His holiness and majesty, and how should I respond to this revelation, as seen in Isaiah 6:1-5 and Revelation 4:8-11?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 34:5
And the Lord descended in the cloud,.... The same with the cloudy pillar, which was now gone up from the door of the tabernacle, and was on high in the air over the mount, and on which the Lord now
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 34:5
And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD. The Lord descended in the cloud.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 34:5
In the cloud; in the cloudy pillar, which ordinarily stood up in the air above the mount, but came down to the top of it when God spake with Moses. See ,25. Stood with him there, to wit, in the mount, ,4, and the clift of a rock, , which was in the mount, and near the top of it, as appears by comparing these places together.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 34:5
Exodus 34:5 And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD.Ver. 5. And proclaimed the name of the Lord.] In answer to Moses’ s prayer.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 34:5
MOSES ALLOWED TO SEE GOD’S GLORY.(5-8) The present ascent of Moses to the top of Sinai had two objects:—(1) The repair of the loss occasioned by his breaking the first tables; and (2) the accomplishment of the promise made to him that (under certain restrictions) he should “see God’s glory.” Combined with this promise were two minor ones—that God would make His “goodness” pass before him, and that He would reveal to him afresh His name. The revelation of the name is recorded in Exodus 34:6-7, the manifestation of the glory in Exodus 34:5. How Moses was enabled to see God’s goodness pass before him is not stated. (Comp. Note on Exodus 33:19.)
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 34:5
5. and he (Moses) took his stand (cf. v. 2) with him there, and called upon the name of Jehovah] i.e. invoked Him in worship. The marg. must be followed: the subject of the verbs is Moses (see Exodus 33:21). The sequel follows in v. 10. Called upon is lit. ‘called with,’ i.e. used the name in invocation: so Genesis 4:26; Genesis 12:8; Genesis 13:4; Genesis 21:33 al.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 34:5
5. Descended… stood… proclaimed — There was also, according to the next verse, a movement of the sublime theophany as of one passing by.
Sermons on Exodus 34:5
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The Jealousy of God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of trust in God as the highest form of affection. He warns against serving the spirit of fear and worry, which he considers t |
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What Is Your Goal in Life? by Paul Washer | In this video, the speaker reflects on the brevity of life and the importance of considering what will be written on one's tombstone. He shares his hesitation in giving his testimo |
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Our Relationship With Christ by J. Oswald Sanders | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking intimacy with God. He uses the example of Joshua, who sought the presence of God in the tent and was able to ascend |
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Moses and Exodus 33 - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon delves into the encounter between Moses and God, highlighting the intimate conversation Moses had with the Lord, the significance of God's presence as true rest, and th |
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Scripture Is Sufficient for Personal Evangelism by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful encounter with a man who has just been told he has three weeks to live. The preacher cancels his plans and commits to staying with th |
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The Transcendence of El Elyon by Aeron Morgan | Aeron Morgan emphasizes the transcendence and majesty of God, El Elyon, as revealed in Psalms 91. He highlights the security and refuge found in God for those who trust in Him, con |
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Guidelines to Freedom Part 3 - What's in a Name by Alistair Begg | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not divorcing praise and worship from the proclamation of truth. He believes that it is the truth that gives substance to o |