Exodus 33

Exodus 33:3

3.—lest I consume thee in the way.] Lest, seeing Myself affronted as it were to My face, I punish the people with utter destruction. Bp. Patrick.

Exodus 33:5

5.—that I may know what to do unto thee.] That I may deal with you according as I find you disposed. God had not absolutely resolved to forsake them, but might be moved by their repentance to continue with them. Bp. Patrick. We must not suppose that God did not “know” His own purpose and the event of things. To “know” here signifies to discover or make known to others. Bp. Kidder.

P 2 Before CHRIST 1491. c Chap. 32. 9. Deut. 9. 13.