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Exodus 33:3

King James Version (KJV)

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Exodus 33:3

Verse 3 of 23

Scripture focus

Unto a land flowing with milk and honey: for I will not go up in the midst of thee; for thou [art] a stiffnecked people: lest I consume thee in the way.

Exodus 33:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Exodus 33:3

Theological / Devotional

Unto a land. This continues the thought of v. 1, v. 2 being parenthetical. In love God tells Israel it is best that He not go with them. Should they again violate His covenant, His direct presence would mean their complete destruction. There are times when God in mercy withdraws from us. He never forces Himself upon us (Matt. 13:53—58).

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