Exodus 33:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 33:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 33:23 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 33:23 — KJV
“And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen.”
— Exodus 33:23 (KJV)
Exodus 33:23 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 33:23
“Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely thou hadst sent me away now empty. God hath seen mine affliction and the labour of my hands, and rebuked thee yesternight.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 33:23: away, mine, hand
“And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity? for now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt seek me in the morning, but I shall not be.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 33:23: take, away, mine
“And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 33:23: hand, see, face
“Thine ox shall be slain before thine eyes, and thou shalt not eat thereof: thine ass shall be violently taken away from before thy face, and shall not be restored to thee: thy sheep shall be given unto thine enemies, and thou shalt have none to rescue them. shall not...: Heb. shall not return to thee”
Shares key themes with Exodus 33:23: take, away, shalt
“Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the LORD had delivered thee to day into mine hand in the cave: and some bade me kill thee: but mine eye spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth mine hand against my lord; for he is the LORD'S anointed.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 33:23: mine, hand, see
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