Definition: But when Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he took the vail off, until he came out. And he came out, and spake unto the children of Israel [that] which he was commanded.
Explanation: Okay, letβs break down this verse from Exodus 34:34. Itβs a pretty fascinating passage about God's plan for the Israelites! Hereβs what it means in simpler terms: Basically, God is setting up a special covering for the people β the Israelites β to protect them and give them a promise. Let's unpack it piece by piece: "But when Moses went in before the LORD..." - This tells us that Moses was already working with God in a special way. He wasnβt just doing his job; he was receiving guidance and instruction from him. "...to speak with him..." β He was having a conversation with God. "he took the vail off..." - The "vail" is a large, symbolic piece of cloth that was used as a sign of Godβs presence and protection. It represented the divine plan for Israel. "...until he came out." β This is key! Moses was leaving this special covering. "And he came out, and spake unto the children of Israel..." - He was now presenting this covering to the Israelites. He was telling them about it. "[that] which he was commanded." β This means that God gave Moses a specific instruction: "You must tell them about this covering." So, what's the big takeaway? This verse describes a significant event in Godβs plan. He is revealing something incredibly important to the Israelites β a promise of protection and guidance β through the act of presenting the special covering (the vail) to them. It sets the stage for a larger story about how God will work through his people. It's a symbolic representation of divine protection and a covenant between God and His chosen people. --- Do you want me to: Explain another verse? Give you more context about this event in history?