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href="/bsb/exodus/33.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/33.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then Moses said to him, &#8220If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Moses said, “If you don’t personally go with us, don’t make us leave this place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said to him, “If your presence will not go with me, do not bring us up from here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“If Your Presence does not go with us,” Moses replied, “do not lead us up from here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he said unto him, If thy presence go not <i>with me</i>, carry us not up hence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then he said to Him, “If Your Presence does not go <i>with us,</i> do not bring us up from here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he said to Him, “If Your presence does not go <i>with us,</i> do not lead us up from here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then he said to Him, &#8220If Your presence does not go with us, do not lead us up from here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then he said to Him, “If Thy presence does not go <i>with us,</i> do not lead us up from here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then he said to Him, “If Your presence does not go <i>with us</i>, do not lead us up from here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And Moses said to Him, “If Your presence does not go [with me], do not lead us up from here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“If your presence does not go,” Moses responded to him, “don’t make us go up from here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If Your presence does not go,&#8221 Moses responded to Him, &#8220don&#8217t make us go up from here. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then Moses replied, "If you aren't going with us, please don't make us leave this place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Moses said to him, "If your presence is not going [with us], don't make us leave this place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Moses replied, "If you do not go with us, don't make us leave this place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Moses told the LORD, "If your presence does not go with us, don't bring us up from here. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?If Your Presence does not go with us,? Moses replied, ?do not lead us up from here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And Moses said to him, "If your presence does not go with us, do not take us up from here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He said to him, "If your presence doesn't go with me, do not carry us up from here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he said to him, If thy presence shall not attend me, conduct us not hence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Moses said to him, “If your presence doesn’t go with me, don’t carry us up from here. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he says to Him, “If Your presence is not going—do not take us up from this [place];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he saith unto Him, 'If Thy presence is not going -- take us not up from this place;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will say to him, If thy face led them not, thou wilt not bring us up from here.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Moses said: If thou thyself dost not go before, bring us not out of this place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Moses said: “If you will not yourself precede us, then do not lead us away from this place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Moses replied, “If you are not going yourself, do not make us go up from here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said to him, “If your presence will not go, do not carry us up from here.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he said to him, If thou thyself will not go with us, let us not leave this place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And LORD JEHOVAH said to Moshe, “Go before me, and I shall give rest to you.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he said unto Him: 'If Thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he says to him, If thou go not up with us thyself, bring me not up hence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/33-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=8717" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/33.htm">The Glory of the LORD</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>And the LORD answered, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">“If</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·ne·ḵā (N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">Your Presence</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hō·lə·ḵîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">go with us,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Moses replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">“do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ta·‘ă·lê·nū (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms:: 1cp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">lead us up</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: miz·zeh (Prep-m:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">from here.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>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?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a></span><br />and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a></span><br />I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/51-11.htm">Psalm 51:11</a></span><br />Cast me not away from Your presence; take not Your Holy Spirit from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm">Isaiah 63:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-8.htm">Deuteronomy 31:8</a></span><br />The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a></span><br />And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11</a></span><br />Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/139-7.htm">Psalm 139:7-10</a></span><br />Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? / If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. / If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle by the farthest sea, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/14-14.htm">Numbers 14:14</a></span><br />And they will tell it to the inhabitants of this land. They have already heard that You, O LORD, are in the midst of this people, that You, O LORD, have been seen face to face, that Your cloud stands over them, and that You go before them in a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a></span><br />So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-2.htm">2 Chronicles 15:2</a></span><br />So he went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/8-23.htm">Zechariah 8:23</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he said to him, If your presence go not with me, carry us not up hence.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/33-3.htm">Exodus 33:3</a></b></br> Unto a land flowing with milk and honey: for I will not go up in the midst of thee; for thou <i>art</i> a stiffnecked people: lest I consume thee in the way.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/34-9.htm">Exodus 34:9</a></b></br> And he said, If now I have found grace in thy sight, O Lord, let my Lord, I pray thee, go among us; for it <i>is</i> a stiffnecked people; and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for thine inheritance.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/4-6.htm">Psalm 4:6</a></b></br> <i>There be</i> many that say, Who will shew us <i>any</i> good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/33-14.htm">Attend</a> <a href="/exodus/31-10.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/exodus/14-11.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/exodus/33-1.htm">Hence</a> <a href="/exodus/32-34.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/exodus/33-12.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/33-14.htm">Presence</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Attend</a> <a href="/exodus/36-3.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-20.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/leviticus/20-24.htm">Hence</a> <a href="/exodus/34-16.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/exodus/33-17.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/33-19.htm">Presence</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/33-1.htm">The Lord refuses to go as he had promised with the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/33-4.htm">The people mourn there</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/33-7.htm">The tabernacle is removed out of the camp</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/33-9.htm">The Lord talks familiarly with Moses</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/33-12.htm">Moses prevails with God, and desires to see his glory</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/33.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/33.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>If Your Presence does not go with us,</b><br>Moses is speaking to God after the incident of the golden calf, where the Israelites sinned by worshiping an idol. God's presence, often represented by the cloud and fire, was a sign of His guidance and favor. The Hebrew term for "presence" here is "panim," which can also mean "face," indicating a personal and intimate relationship. This reflects the deep dependence Moses and the Israelites had on God's guidance. The presence of God was crucial for their identity as His chosen people, distinguishing them from other nations. This phrase underscores the importance of divine guidance and favor, which is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, such as in <a href="/psalms/51-11.htm">Psalm 51:11</a>, where David pleads not to be cast away from God's presence.<p><b>Moses replied,</b><br>Moses, as the leader and mediator between God and the Israelites, often interceded on behalf of the people. His role is a type of Christ, who is the ultimate mediator between God and humanity (<a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a>). Moses' response here is part of a larger dialogue with God, showcasing his boldness and intimacy in his relationship with the Lord. This interaction highlights the importance of intercessory prayer and leadership that seeks God's will above all.<p><b>do not lead us up from here.</b><br>Moses is referring to the journey to the Promised Land, Canaan. The Israelites were camped at Mount Sinai, a significant location where they received the Law. Moses' plea indicates that reaching the Promised Land without God's presence would be meaningless. This reflects the broader biblical theme that God's presence is more valuable than any earthly blessing or destination. The request also emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God's presence is a sign of His commitment to His promises. This sentiment is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are assured of God's presence through the Holy Spirit (<a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>, <a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt. In this passage, Moses is interceding for the Israelites, emphasizing the necessity of God's presence.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The God of Israel, who has delivered the Israelites from Egypt and is guiding them to the Promised Land. His presence is central to the identity and success of His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who are on their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. They are dependent on God's guidance and presence for their journey.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a></b><br>The location where Moses speaks with God and receives the Law. It is a place of divine revelation and covenant.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a></b><br>The land promised by God to Abraham and his descendants. It represents the fulfillment of God's promises and blessings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_necessity_of_god's_presence.htm">The Necessity of God's Presence</a></b><br>Just as Moses recognized the futility of moving forward without God's presence, believers today must prioritize seeking and dwelling in God's presence in all aspects of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intercessory_leadership.htm">Intercessory Leadership</a></b><br>Moses' intercession for the Israelites serves as a model for leaders to seek God's guidance and presence on behalf of those they lead.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>The journey of the Israelites is a reminder that our spiritual journey requires complete dependence on God, who guides and sustains us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_as_identity.htm">God's Presence as Identity</a></b><br>The presence of God is what sets His people apart. Our identity as Christians is rooted in being a people who carry and reflect God's presence.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_you_with_me.htm">Are you with me?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_the_book_of_ruth.htm">Are you with me?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_death_for_touching_the_mountain.htm">Exodus 19:12-13: Why would a supposedly loving God require the death penalty for anyone (or even an animal) that merely touches the mountain?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 15, 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he said</span>. Still Moses is not quite satisfied. God had said - "I will give <span class="accented">thee</span> rest" - not "I will give <span class="accented">you</span> rest." Moses must see distinctly that the people are associated with him before he desists. So he replies - "If thy presence go not up, carry us not up hence. For wherein shall it be known that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? Is it not in that thou goest with us?" The reply in ver. 17 sets his doubt finally at rest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/33-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">“If</span><br /><span class="heb">אִם־</span> <span class="translit">(’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your presence</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּנֶ֙יךָ֙</span> <span class="translit">(pā·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">does not</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֤ין</span> <span class="translit">(’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">go [with us],”</span><br /><span class="heb">הֹלְכִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(hō·lə·ḵîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Moses replied,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֖אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“do not</span><br /><span class="heb">אַֽל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lead us up</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּעֲלֵ֖נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ta·‘ă·lê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from here.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזֶּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(miz·zeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Pronoun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> </span><span class="str2">This, that</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/33-15.htm">Exodus 33:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/33-15.htm">Exodus 33:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/33-15.htm">Exodus 33:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/33-15.htm">Exodus 33:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/33-15.htm">Exodus 33:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/33-15.htm">Exodus 33:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/33-15.htm">Exodus 33:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/33-15.htm">Exodus 33:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/33-15.htm">Exodus 33:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/33-15.htm">Exodus 33:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/33-15.htm">OT Law: Exodus 33:15 He said to him If your presence (Exo. 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