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What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/exodus/33.htm">New Living Translation</a> How will anyone know that you look favorably on me—on me and on your people—if you don’t go with us? For your presence among us sets your people and me apart from all other people on the earth.” <a href="/esv/exodus/33.htm">English Standard Version</a> For how shall it be known that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people? Is it not in your going with us, so that we are distinct, I and your people, from every other people on the face of the earth?” <a href="/bsb/exodus/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For how then can it be known that Your people and I have found favor in Your sight, unless You go with us? How else will we be distinguished from all the other people on the face of the earth?” <a href="/kjv/exodus/33.htm">King James Bible</a> For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth. <a href="/nkjv/exodus/33.htm">New King James Version</a> For how then will it be known that Your people and I have found grace in Your sight, except You go with us? So we shall be separate, Your people and I, from all the people who are upon the face of the earth.” <a href="/nasb_/exodus/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For how then can it be known that I have found favor in Your sight, I and Your people? Is it not by Your going with us, so that we, I and Your people, may be distinguished from all the other people who are on the face of the earth?” <a href="/nasb/exodus/33.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For how then can it be known that I have found favor in Your sight, I and Your people? Is it not by Your going with us, so that we, I and Your people, may be distinguished from all the other people who are upon the face of the earth?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/exodus/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For how then can it be known that I have found favor in Thy sight, I and Thy people? Is it not by Thy going with us, so that we, I and Thy people, may be distinguished from all the other people who are upon the face of the earth?” <a href="/lsb/exodus/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Indeed, how then can it be known that I have found favor in Your sight, I and Your people? Is it not by Your going with us, so that we, I and Your people, may be distinguished from all the other people who are upon the face of the earth?” <a href="/amp/exodus/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For how then can it be known that Your people and I have found favor in Your sight? Is it not by Your going with us, so that we are distinguished, Your people and I, from all the [other] people on the face of the earth?” <a href="/csb/exodus/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> How will it be known that I and your people have found favor with you unless you go with us? I and your people will be distinguished by this from all the other people on the face of the earth.” <a href="/hcsb/exodus/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> How will it be known that I and Your people have found favor in Your sight unless You go with us? I and Your people will be distinguished by this from all the other people on the face of the earth.&#8221 <a href="/asv/exodus/33.htm">American Standard Version</a> For wherein now shall it be known that I have found favor in thy sight, I and thy people? is it not in that thou goest with us, so that we are separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth? <a href="/cev/exodus/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But if you do go with us, everyone will know that you are pleased with your people and with me. That way, we will be different from the rest of the people on earth." <a href="/erv/exodus/33.htm">English Revised Version</a> For wherein now shall it be known that I have found grace in thy sight, I and thy people? is it not in that thou goest with us, so that we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth? <a href="/gwt/exodus/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> How will anyone ever know you're pleased with your people and me unless you go with us? Then we will be different from all other people on the face of the earth." <a href="/gnt/exodus/33.htm">Good News Translation</a> How will anyone know that you are pleased with your people and with me if you do not go with us? Your presence with us will distinguish us from any other people on earth." <a href="/isv/exodus/33.htm">International Standard Version</a> Otherwise, how shall it be known that your people and I have received favor from you, unless you go with us and that we, your people and I, are distinguished from all the people on the surface of the earth?" <a href="/msb/exodus/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For how then can it be known that Your people and I have found favor in Your sight, unless You go with us? How else will we be distinguished from all the other people on the face of the earth?? <a href="/net/exodus/33.htm">NET Bible</a> For how will it be known then that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people? Is it not by your going with us, so that we will be distinguished, I and your people, from all the people who are on the face of the earth?" <a href="/nheb/exodus/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For how would people know that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people? Isn't it in that you go with us, so that we are separated, I and your people, from all the people who are on the surface of the earth?" <a href="/wbt/exodus/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? Is it not in that thou goest with us? So shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth. <a href="/web/exodus/33.htm">World English Bible</a> For how would people know that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people? Isn’t it that you go with us, so that we are separated, I and your people, from all the people who are on the surface of the earth?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/exodus/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and in what is it known now, that I have found grace in Your eyes—I and Your people—is it not in Your going with us? And we have been distinguished—I and Your people—from all the people who [are] on the face of the ground.” <a href="/ylt/exodus/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and in what is it known now, that I have found grace in Thine eyes -- I and Thy people -- is it not in Thy going with us? and we have been distinguished -- I and Thy people -- from all the people who are on the face of the ground.' <a href="/slt/exodus/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And in what shall it be known here that I found favor in thine eyes, I and thy people? Is it not in thy going with us? and we shall be distinguished, I and thy people, above all the people which are upon the face of the earth.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/exodus/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For how shall we be able to know, I and thy people, that we have found grace in thy sight, unless thou walk with us, that we may be glorified by all people that dwell upon the earth? <a href="/cpdv/exodus/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For how will we be able to know, I and your people, that we have found grace in your sight, unless you walk with us, so that we may be glorified out of all the people who live upon the earth?” <a href="/nabre/exodus/33.htm">New American Bible</a> For how can it be known that I and your people have found favor with you, except by your going with us? Then we, your people and I, will be singled out from every other people on the surface of the earth.” <a href="/nrsvce/exodus/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For how shall it be known that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people, unless you go with us? In this way, we shall be distinct, I and your people, from every people on the face of the earth.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/exodus/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found mercy in thy sight? Is it not in that thou goest with us? So that we be distinguished, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth. <a href="/hpbt/exodus/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> He said to him, “If you are not going with us, you will not bring us up from here.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/exodus/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For wherein now shall it be known that I have found grace in Thy sight, I and Thy people? is it not in that Thou goest with us, so that we are distinguished, I and Thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth?' <a href="/sep/exodus/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And how shall it be surely known, that both I and this people have found favour with thee, except only if thou go with us? So both I and thy people shall be glorified beyond all the nations, as many as are upon the earth. <a href="/parallel/exodus/33-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=8724" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/exodus/33.htm">The Glory of the LORD</a> …15“If Your Presence does not go with us,” Moses replied, “do not lead us up from here. 16<a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: ū·ḇam·meh (Conj-w, Prep-b:: Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">For how then</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yiw·wā·ḏa‘ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">can it be known</a> <a href="/hebrew/645.htm" title="645: ’ê·p̄ō·w (Conj) -- Then. Or hephowe; from poh; strictly a demonstrative particle, here; but used of time, now or then."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: wə·‘am·me·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">Your people</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">and I</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: mā·ṣā·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To attain to, find. ">have found</a> <a href="/hebrew/2580.htm" title="2580: ḥên (N-ms) -- Favor, grace. From chanan; graciousness, i.e. Subjective or objective.">favor</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 2ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in Your sight,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: hă·lō·w (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">unless</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: bə·leḵ·tə·ḵā (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 2ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">You go</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with us?</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">How else will we</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: wə·‘am·mə·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6395.htm" title="6395: wə·nip̄·lē·nū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-1cp) -- To be separated or distinct. A primitive root; to distinguish.">be distinguished</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: mik·kāl (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">from all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the other people</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pə·nê (N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">the face</a> <a href="/hebrew/127.htm" title="127: hā·’ă·ḏā·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- Ground, land. From 'adam; soil.">of the earth?”</a> 17So the LORD said to Moses, “I will do this very thing you have asked, for you have found favor in My sight, and I know you by name.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/numbers/6-25.htm">Numbers 6:25-26</a> may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ <a href="/deuteronomy/4-7.htm">Deuteronomy 4:7</a> For what nation is great enough to have a god as near to them as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him? <a href="/deuteronomy/9-29.htm">Deuteronomy 9:29</a> But they are Your people, Your inheritance, whom You brought out by Your great power and outstretched arm.” <a href="/psalms/4-3.htm">Psalm 4:3</a> Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him. <a href="/psalms/67-1.htm">Psalm 67:1</a> For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song. May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah <a href="/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1-4</a> Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. / Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. ... <a href="/isaiah/63-8.htm">Isaiah 63:8-9</a> For He said, “They are surely My people, sons who will not be disloyal.” So He became their Savior. / In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. <a href="/ezekiel/37-27.htm">Ezekiel 37:27-28</a> My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be My people. / Then the nations will know that I the LORD sanctify Israel, when My sanctuary is among them forever.’” <a href="/2_corinthians/6-16.htm">2 Corinthians 6:16</a> What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9-10</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. / Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. <a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21-23</a> that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. / I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— / I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me. <a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a> You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a> Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” <a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3</a> And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For wherein shall it be known here that I and your people have found grace in your sight? is it not in that you go with us? so shall we be separated, I and your people, from all the people that are on the face of the earth.in that<a href="/numbers/14-14.htm">Numbers 14:14</a> And they will tell it to the inhabitants of this land: for they have heard that thou LORD art among this people, that thou LORD art seen face to face, and that thy cloud standeth over them, and that thou goest before them, by day time in a pillar of a cloud, and in a pillar of fire by night.<a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Matthew 1:23</a> Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.separated<a href="/exodus/8-22.htm">Exodus 8:22</a> And I will sever in that day the land of Goshen, in which my people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there; to the end thou mayest know that I am the LORD in the midst of the earth.<a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5,6</a> Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: … <a href="/exodus/34-10.htm">Exodus 34:10</a> And he said, Behold, I make a covenant: before all thy people I will do marvels, such as have not been done in all the earth, nor in any nation: and all the people among which thou art shall see the work of the LORD: for it is a terrible thing that I will do with thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/1-1.htm">Distinct</a> <a href="/exodus/9-4.htm">Distinguish</a> <a href="/genesis/49-26.htm">Distinguished</a> <a href="/exodus/32-12.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/exodus/33-13.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/exodus/33-11.htm">Face</a> <a href="/genesis/45-26.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/exodus/33-13.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/exodus/33-13.htm">Found</a> <a href="/exodus/4-21.htm">Goest</a> <a href="/exodus/33-13.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/exodus/32-20.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/exodus/33-13.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/exodus/26-33.htm">Separate</a> <a href="/exodus/9-4.htm">Separated</a> <a href="/exodus/33-13.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/exodus/32-20.htm">Surface</a> <a href="/exodus/3-19.htm">Unless</a> <a href="/exodus/22-27.htm">Wherein</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/20-7.htm">Distinct</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-10.htm">Distinguish</a> <a href="/numbers/22-15.htm">Distinguished</a> <a href="/exodus/34-8.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/exodus/33-17.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/exodus/33-19.htm">Face</a> <a href="/joshua/22-24.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/exodus/33-17.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/exodus/33-17.htm">Found</a> <a href="/exodus/34-12.htm">Goest</a> <a href="/exodus/33-17.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/exodus/34-8.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/exodus/33-17.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/exodus/36-29.htm">Separate</a> <a href="/leviticus/15-31.htm">Separated</a> <a href="/exodus/33-17.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-37.htm">Surface</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-6.htm">Unless</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-14.htm">Wherein</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 33</div>1. <a href="/exodus/33-1.htm">The Lord refuses to go as he had promised with the people</a> 4. <a href="/exodus/33-4.htm">The people mourn there</a> 7. <a href="/exodus/33-7.htm">The tabernacle is removed out of the camp</a> 9. <a href="/exodus/33-9.htm">The Lord talks familiarly with Moses</a> 12. <a href="/exodus/33-12.htm">Moses prevails with God, and desires to see his glory</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the ancient Near Eastern context, divine favor was often associated with success and protection. Moses' plea highlights the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God's favor is a testament to His promises. This echoes earlier instances where God's favor was crucial, such as with Noah (<a href="/genesis/6-8.htm">Genesis 6:8</a>) and Abraham (<a href="/genesis/18-3.htm">Genesis 18:3</a>).unless You go with us? The presence of God was central to the identity and success of Israel. The tabernacle, which symbolized God's dwelling among His people, was a physical manifestation of this presence. Without God accompanying them, Israel would be like any other nation, lacking divine guidance and protection. This request underscores the necessity of God's presence for leadership and direction, similar to the pillar of cloud and fire that guided them (<a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21-22</a>).How else will we be distinguished from all the other people on the face of the earth?” Israel's distinctiveness was rooted in their relationship with God. This distinction was not based on their own merit but on God's choice and covenant (<a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6-8</a>). The presence of God set them apart, as seen in the miraculous events of the Exodus and the giving of the Law. This foreshadows the New Testament concept of believers being set apart through Christ (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>), where the indwelling of the Holy Spirit distinguishes the Church from the world.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites, who is interceding with God on behalf of the people. He desires assurance of God's presence as they journey to the Promised Land. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> God's chosen people, who have been delivered from slavery in Egypt and are on their way to the Promised Land. They are in need of God's guidance and presence. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a> The location where Moses is speaking with God. It is a significant place of divine revelation and covenant. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_tent_of_meeting.htm">The Tent of Meeting</a> A place where Moses would meet with God, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a> The land promised by God to Abraham and his descendants, representing God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_necessity_of_god's_presence.htm">The Necessity of God's Presence</a> God's presence is essential for guidance, protection, and identity. Without it, we are indistinguishable from the world. <a href="/topical/i/intercession_and_relationship.htm">Intercession and Relationship</a> Moses' intercession shows the importance of a personal relationship with God and the power of prayer in seeking His presence. <a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a> Just as Israel was distinguished by God's presence, believers are set apart by their relationship with Christ and the indwelling Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_of_god.htm">Faithfulness of God</a> God's promise to be with His people is a testament to His faithfulness, encouraging us to trust Him in our journey. <a href="/topical/l/living_as_a_distinct_people.htm">Living as a Distinct People</a> Our lives should reflect the presence of God, making us distinct in our actions, values, and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 33</a> <a href="/q/why_do_the_righteous_suffer.htm">If God wants to protect His people, why does He allow the righteous to suffer at the hands of the wicked?</a> <a href="/q/does_job_14_1-2_conflict_with_promises.htm">Does Job 14:1-2's portrayal of life as short and full of trouble conflict with biblical passages that promise long life and blessings?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_moses_fear_going_without_god.htm">In Exodus 33:14-15, why does Moses fear going without God's presence if God is said to be omnipresent?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_god's_favor_mean.htm">What does God's favor mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - So shall we be separated. Rather, "So shall we be distinguished." God's presence with them would distinguish them from all the other nations of the earth - place them in a category alone and apart from all others. Angelic guidance would not have done this; for even heathen nations had their protecting angels (<a href="/daniel/10-13.htm">Daniel 10:13, 20</a>; <a href="/daniel/11-1.htm">Daniel 11:1</a>). <a href="/commentaries/exodus/33-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For how then וּבַמֶּ֣ה ׀ (ū·ḇam·meh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what can it be known יִוָּדַ֣ע (yiw·wā·ḏa‘) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction Your people וְעַמֶּ֔ךָ (wə·‘am·me·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and I אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I have found מָצָ֨אתִי (mā·ṣā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present favor חֵ֤ן (ḥên) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2580.htm">Strong's 2580: </a> Graciousness, subjective, objective in Your sight, בְּעֵינֶ֙יךָ֙ (bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain unless הֲל֖וֹא (hă·lō·w) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no You go בְּלֶכְתְּךָ֣ (bə·leḵ·tə·ḵā) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk with us? עִמָּ֑נוּ (‘im·mā·nū) Preposition | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with [How else will] we אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I be distinguished וְנִפְלֵ֙ינוּ֙‪‬ (wə·nip̄·lê·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6395.htm">Strong's 6395: </a> To be separated or distinct from all מִכָּ֨ל־ (mik·kāl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the other people הָעָ֔ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the face פְּנֵ֥י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face of the earth?” הָאֲדָמָֽה׃ (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_127.htm">Strong's 127: </a> Ground, land <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/33-16.htm">Exodus 33:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/exodus/33-16.htm">Exodus 33:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/exodus/33-16.htm">Exodus 33:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/exodus/33-16.htm">Exodus 33:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/exodus/33-16.htm">Exodus 33:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/33-16.htm">Exodus 33:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/33-16.htm">Exodus 33:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/33-16.htm">Exodus 33:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/33-16.htm">Exodus 33:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/exodus/33-16.htm">Exodus 33:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/exodus/33-16.htm">OT Law: Exodus 33:16 For how would people know that (Exo. 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