Exodus 33:22
New International Version
When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by.

New Living Translation
As my glorious presence passes by, I will hide you in the crevice of the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by.

English Standard Version
and while my glory passes by I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and I will cover you with my hand until I have passed by.

Berean Standard Bible
and when My glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by.

King James Bible
And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by:

New King James Version
So it shall be, while My glory passes by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock, and will cover you with My hand while I pass by.

New American Standard Bible
and it will come about, while My glory is passing by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by.

NASB 1995
and it will come about, while My glory is passing by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by.

NASB 1977
and it will come about, while My glory is passing by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by.

Legacy Standard Bible
and it will come about, while My glory is passing by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by.

Amplified Bible
and while My glory is passing by, I will put you in a cleft of the rock and protectively cover you with My hand until I have passed by.

Christian Standard Bible
and when my glory passes by, I will put you in the crevice of the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and when My glory passes by, I will put you in the crevice of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by.

American Standard Version
and it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a cleft of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand until I have passed by:

Contemporary English Version
and before I pass by in all of my shining glory, I will put you in a large crack in the rock. I will cover your eyes with my hand until I have passed by.

English Revised Version
and it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a cleft of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand until I have passed by:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When my glory passes by, I will put you in a crevice in the cliff and cover you with my hand until I have passed by.

Good News Translation
When the dazzling light of my presence passes by, I will put you in an opening in the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by.

International Standard Version
and as my glory passes by, I'll put you in a crevice in the rock, and cover you with my hand until I've passed by.

Majority Standard Bible
and when My glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by.

NET Bible
When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and will cover you with my hand while I pass by.

New Heart English Bible
It will happen, while my glory passes by, that I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and will cover you with my hand until I have passed by;

Webster's Bible Translation
And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a cleft of the rock: and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by:

World English Bible
It will happen, while my glory passes by, that I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and will cover you with my hand until I have passed by;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and it has come to pass, in the passing by of My glory, that I have set you in a cleft of the rock, and spread out My hands over you until My passing by,

Young's Literal Translation
and it hath come to pass, in the passing by of Mine honour, that I have set thee in a cleft of the rock, and spread out My hands over thee, until My passing by,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it was in the passing by of my glory, and I put thee in a cavern of the rock; and I hedged in with my hand upon thee till I passed by.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when my glory shall pass, I will set thee in a hole of the rock, and protect thee with my right hand, till I pass:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when my glory will cross over, I will set you in a cleft of the rock, and I will protect you with my right hand, until I pass by.

New American Bible
When my glory passes I will set you in the cleft of the rock and will cover you with my hand until I have passed by.

New Revised Standard Version
and while my glory passes by I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and I will cover you with my hand until I have passed by;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it shall come to pass when my glory passes by that I will put you in a cave of the rock and will rest my hand upon you till I pass by;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH said to Moshe, “Behold the place before me; stand on the flint.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it shall come to pass, while My glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a cleft of the rock, and will cover thee with My hand until I have passed by.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and when my glory shall pass by, then I will put thee into a hole of the rock; and I will cover thee over with my hand, until I shall have passed by.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Glory of the LORD
21The LORD continued, “There is a place near Me where you are to stand upon a rock, 22and when My glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by. 23Then I will take My hand away, and you will see My back; but My face must not be seen.”…

Cross References
Isaiah 49:2
He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver.

Psalm 91:1-4
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” / Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. ...

1 Kings 19:11-13
Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. / When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”

Psalm 27:5
For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.

Psalm 31:20
You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.

Isaiah 51:16
I have put My words in your mouth, and covered you with the shadow of My hand, to establish the heavens, to found the earth, and to say to Zion, ‘You are My people.’”

Job 14:13
If only You would hide me in Sheol and conceal me until Your anger has passed! If only You would appoint a time for me and then remember me!

Psalm 61:2-4
From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. / For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy. / Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah

Psalm 121:5
The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is the shade on your right hand.

Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

John 10:28-29
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.

John 17:12
While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled.

Matthew 23:37
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!

Colossians 3:3
For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.


Treasury of Scripture

And it shall come to pass, while my glory passes by, that I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and will cover you with my hand while I pass by:

in a clift

Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

Song of Solomon 2:3
As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.

Isaiah 2:21
To go into the clefts of the rocks, and into the tops of the ragged rocks, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth.

cover thee

Deuteronomy 33:12
And of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by him; and the LORD shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders.

Psalm 91:1,4
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty…

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Exodus 33
1. The Lord refuses to go as he had promised with the people
4. The people mourn there
7. The tabernacle is removed out of the camp
9. The Lord talks familiarly with Moses
12. Moses prevails with God, and desires to see his glory














and as My glory passes by
The phrase "My glory" in Hebrew is "כְּבוֹדִי" (kavod), which signifies the weightiness and splendor of God's presence. In the context of Exodus, God's glory is a manifestation of His divine nature and holiness. Historically, the Israelites understood God's glory as a tangible expression of His power and majesty, often associated with the cloud and fire that led them through the wilderness. This moment is significant as it underscores the intimate relationship between God and Moses, where God reveals His glory in a personal and protective manner.

I will put you in a cleft of the rock
The "cleft of the rock" is a place of safety and refuge. The Hebrew word for "cleft" is "נִקְרָה" (niqrah), which implies a split or fissure in the rock. This imagery is powerful, symbolizing God's protection and provision. In a broader scriptural context, the rock often represents stability and security, with God being the ultimate rock of salvation. This act of placing Moses in the cleft signifies God's care and the shelter He provides to those who seek Him.

and cover you with My hand
The act of covering with "My hand" is deeply symbolic of God's protection and sovereignty. The Hebrew word for "hand" is "יָד" (yad), which can also denote power and authority. By covering Moses, God is not only shielding him from the overwhelming radiance of His glory but also demonstrating His personal involvement and care. This gesture reflects the intimate and protective nature of God's relationship with His people, assuring them of His presence and safeguarding.

until I have passed by
The phrase "passed by" indicates a transition or movement of God's presence. In Hebrew, "passed by" is "עָבַר" (avar), which can mean to cross over or to move beyond. This moment is pivotal as it represents a divine encounter where Moses experiences God's presence in a profound way. Historically, this encounter is a precursor to the fuller revelation of God in the person of Jesus Christ, who embodies the glory of God. The passing by signifies both the transcendence and immanence of God, who is both beyond comprehension and yet intimately involved with His creation.

(22) And will cover thee with my hand.--Kalisch observes with justice that the mysteriousness of this obscure section "attains its highest climax in the three last verses" (Exodus 33:21-23). Human language is, by its very nature, unfit for the expression of sublime spiritual truths, and necessarily clothes them in a materialistic garment which is alien to their ethereal nature. All that we can legitimately gather from this verse and the next is that Moses was directed to a certain retired position, where God miraculously both protected him and shrouded him, while a manifestation of His glory passed by of a transcendent character, and that Moses was allowed to see, not the full manifestation, but the sort of after-glow which it left behind, which was as much as human nature could endure.

Verse 22. - I will put thee in a clift of the rock, The "clift" has been identified with the "cave of Elijah" (1 Kings 19:9); but the words used are different; and even were they the same, no identity could be established. It is rather in the broader lines of their missions and characters that resemblance is to be sought between Moses and Elijah than in the minuter details of their careers. Cover thee with my hand - i.e., "at once conceal thee and protect thee." Without these precautions, it is implied, the nearness of the Divine Presence might have had injurious effects.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and when
וְהָיָה֙ (wə·hā·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

My glory
כְּבֹדִ֔י (kə·ḇō·ḏî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

passes by,
בַּעֲבֹ֣ר (ba·‘ă·ḇōr)
Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

I will put you
וְשַׂמְתִּ֖יךָ (wə·śam·tî·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

in a cleft
בְּנִקְרַ֣ת (bə·niq·raṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5366: A hole, crevice

of the rock
הַצּ֑וּר (haṣ·ṣūr)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6697: A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge

and cover you
וְשַׂכֹּתִ֥י (wə·śak·kō·ṯî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5526: To entwine as a, screen, to fence in, cover over, protect

with My hand
כַפִּ֛י (ḵap·pî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan

until
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

I have passed by.
עָבְרִֽי׃ (‘ā·ḇə·rî)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on


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