11 Thus (A)the Lord used to speak to Moses face to face, just as a man speaks to his friend. When [a]Moses returned to the camp, (B)his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, would not depart from the tent.

Moses Intercedes

12 Then Moses said to the Lord, “See, You say to me, ‘(C)Bring up this people!’ But You Yourself have not let me know (D)whom You will send with me. (E)Moreover, You have said, ‘I have known you by name, and you have also found favor in My sight.’ 13 Now therefore, I pray You, if I have found favor in Your sight, (F)let me know Your ways that I may know You, so that I may find favor in Your sight. (G)Consider too, that this nation is Your people.”

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 33:11 Lit he

11 The Lord would speak to Moses face to face,(A) as one speaks to a friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young aide Joshua(B) son of Nun did not leave the tent.

Moses and the Glory of the Lord

12 Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’(C) but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, ‘I know you by name(D) and you have found favor(E) with me.’ 13 If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways(F) so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people.”(G)

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