Exodus
Exodus 33:23
23Then I will take My hand away, and you will see My back; but My face must not be seen.”
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| English | Hebrew | Sounds like | Grammar | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Then I will take My hand | כַּפִּ֔י | kap·pî | Noun - feminine singular construct; first person common singular | H3709 hollow, or flat of the hand, palm, sole of foot, pan |
| away | וַהֲסִרֹתִי֙ | wa·hă·si·rō·ṯî | Conjunctive waw; Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | H5493 turn aside |
| and you will see | וְרָאִ֖יתָ | wə·rā·’î·ṯā | Conjunctive waw; Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular | H7200 see |
| My back | אֲחֹרָ֑י | ’ă·ḥō·rāy | Noun - masculine plural construct; first person common singular | H268 the hinder side, back part |
| but My face | וּפָנַ֖י | ū·p̄ā·nay | Conjunctive waw; Noun - masculine plural construct; first person common singular | H6440 face, before |
| must not | לֹ֥א | lō | Adverb - Negative particle | H3808 not |
| be seen | יֵרָאֽוּ׃ס | yê·rā·’ū | Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | H7200 see |
Cross-references
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Exodus 33:20 · John 1:18 · 1 Corinthians 13:12 · Job 11:7 · 1 Timothy 6:16 · Job 26:14
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Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.