Biblical Hebrew Forum

["Bruce Prince" <bruceprince AT bigpond.com>]

Thanks, Lewis.
I understand that v16 may give me the answer I'm seeking in context, but I'd
like to know if the Hebrew in v14 is indicative, one way or the other.
Cheers
Bruce


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Ex 33:16, which is in the plural - "with us" and "I and your people"
clarifies that the request is for Yahweh to accompany his people.

Lewis Reich


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Subject: [b-hebrew] Ex 33:14 - My Presence will go

Then Yahweh said, "My Presence will go, and thus I will give rest to you."

Generally, this is paraphrased as, "My Presence will go with you, and I will
dispel your anxiety."

I can understand the latter part of the verse being in the singular, and
referring specifically to Moses, but what about the first part of the verse?
When Yahweh is saying that his Presence will go, does it mean he will go
with Moses, or does it mean he will go with his people, the Israelites?

Thanks

Bruce Prince

Australia