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Exodus 3:5-7
New Catholic Bible
Exodus 3:5-7
New Catholic Bible
5 He continued, “Do not approach. Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” 6 He said, “I am the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Moses covered his face because he was afraid to look at God.[a]
7 The Lord said, “I have seen the misery of my people in Egypt and I have heard their cry because of their taskmasters. I know about their sufferings.
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- Exodus 3:6 Moses’ action is based on the long held belief that no one can see God and live (see Gen 32:30).
