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Re: [b-hebrew] More on Exodus 33:11-23

From: "Vadim Cherny" <VadimCherny AT mail.ru>
To: <tladatsi AT charter.net>
Cc: b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] More on Exodus 33:11-23
Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2005 20:02:14 +0300

> I see your point. Ex 33:19 is a very long and indirect way
> of saying - No you may not see my glory.
>

That indirect form was chosen for a good reason: the author avoided a notion
that God refused Moses. Thus, the refusal was made equivocal, "I have to
refuse your request, but I will give you something else."

Vadim Cherny

[b-hebrew] More on Exodus 33:11-23, tladatsi, 09/11/2005
- <Possible follow-up(s)>
- [b-hebrew] More on Exodus 33:11-23, tladatsi, 09/11/2005
  - Re: [b-hebrew] More on Exodus 33:11-23, Vadim Cherny, 09/11/2005
  - Re: [b-hebrew] More on Exodus 33:11-23, Harold R. Holmyard III, 09/11/2005