Exodus 33:5
“For the LORD had said unto Moses, Say unto the children of Israel, Ye are a stiffnecked people: I will come up into the midst of thee in a moment, and consume thee: therefore now put off thy ornaments from thee, that I may know what to do unto thee.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For the Lord had said to Moses,.... At the same time he had told it to the people:
say unto the children of Israel:…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
I will come up ... - Better; If I were to go up for one moment in the midst of thee, I should consume thee. That I may…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Now put off thy ornaments from thee - "The Septuagint, in their translation, suppose that the children of Israel not…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 33:1-6
Here is, I. The message which God sent by Moses to the children of Israel, signifying the continuance of the displeasure…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The people are here told to do what they have already done (v.4b), a clear proof that two narratives have been combined.…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture