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Jan 4, 2022 · The veil is only taken away when they turn to Christ (2 Corinthians 3:14–16). Paul ends his illustration of Moses’ veil by making something of a comparison to Moses. Moses beheld the glory of God, and his face reflected God’s glory; so New Testament believers behold the glory of God and are transformed into that glory (2 Corinthians 3:18).
Jul 24, 2015 · As Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the commandments in his hands, he did not know that the skin of his face had become radiant while he conversed with the LORD. … the children of Israel … were afraid to come near him. … he put a veil over his face. Whenever Moses entered the presence of the LORD to converse with him, he removed the veil until he came out again.
Aug 1, 2013 · And thus the veil that veiled Moses’ face has something of an ambivalent quality. Yes, it does symbolize a great reverence. But it also signifies a problem that needed to be resolved. We were made to know God, to be able to look on the face of our God and live. Sin had made us incapable of doing this.
Feb 13, 2024 · He did not realize at the time that his encounter with God had changed his appearance so that “the skin of his face shone” (verse 30). As a result, his brother Aaron, as well as other Israelites, “were afraid to approach him.”. Because of his changed appearance, Moses eventually covered his face with a veil (verse 33).
Why Did Moses Cover or Veil His Face? When the people first saw Moses lit up by the presence of God, they were “afraid to come near him” (Exodus 34:30). Because of that, it would be easy to assume that Moses was putting a veil over his face because he didn’t want the people to be overwhelmed by God’s light. But thoughtful consideration ...
Moses' veil is a mask. Ritual masks concretize position as well as conceal personality. Moses actually wears two masks: the light and the veil. Moses wears a mask in his role of priest before this was a role taken over by Aaron. His shining skin replaces this original mask. Concretion and Concealment: the shining skin concretes while the veil ...
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Jun 8, 2018 · And when Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil over his face. Whenever Moses went in before the Lord to speak with him, he would remove the veil, until he came out. And when he came out and told the people of Israel what he was commanded, the people of Israel would see the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses’ face was shining.