Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
When Moses came down from Mount Sinai, he had the two tablets in his hand, and he did not know that the skin of his face was ablaze with light because he had been speaking with God.
New American Standard Bible
It came about when Moses was coming down from Mount Sinai (and the
King James Version
And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him.
Holman Bible
As Moses descended from Mount Sinai—with the two tablets of the testimony in his hands as he descended the mountain—he did not realize that the skin of his face shone as a result of his speaking with the Lord.
A Conservative Version
And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tablets of the testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone by reason of his speaking wi
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of the testimony in Moses hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses knew not that the skin of his face shone by reason of his speaking with him.
Amplified
When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hand, he did not know that the skin of his face was shining [with a unique radiance] because he had been speaking with God.
Bible in Basic English
Now when Moses came down from Mount Sinai, with the two stones in his hand, he was not conscious that his face was shining because of his talk with God.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai and the two tables of testimony were in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mountain that Moses knew not that the skin of his face shone through his talking with him.
Julia Smith Translation
And it shall be in Moses' coming down from the mount Sinai (and the two tables of testimony in. Moses' hand in his coming down from the mount) and Moses knew not that the skin of his face shone in his speaking with him.
King James 2000
And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses knew not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{And} when Moses came down from Mount Sinai, the two tablets of the testimony [were] in the hand of Moses at his coming down from the mountain; and Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because of his speaking with him.
Modern King James verseion
And it happened as Moses was going down from the mountain of Sinai, the two tablets of the testimony being in Moses' hand as he went down from the mountain, Moses did not know that the skin of his face had become luminous through His speaking with him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Moses came down from mount Sinai, and the two tables of witness in his hand, and yet he wist not that the skin of his face shone with beams of his communing with him.
NET Bible
Now when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand -- when he came down from the mountain, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him.
New Heart English Bible
It happened, when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mountain, that Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone by reason of his speaking with him.
The Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, when Moses came down out of Mount Sinai, with the two tables of testimony in the hand of Moses, when he came down out of the mount, that, Moses, knew not that the skin of his face shone, through his having spoken with him.
Webster
And it came to pass when Moses came down from mount Sinai (with the two tables of testimony in Moses's hand, when he came down from the mount) that Moses knew not that the skin of his face shone, while he talked with him.
World English Bible
It happened, when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mountain, that Moses didn't know that the skin of his face shone by reason of his speaking with him.
Youngs Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, when Moses is coming down from mount Sinai (and the two tables of the testimony are in the hand of Moses in his coming down from the mount), that Moses hath not known that the skin of his face hath shone in His speaking with him,
Themes
Decalogue » Tables of testimony
journey of israel through the Desert » To mount sinai » The tables of testimony renewed
Face » Transfiguring of » moses
Miracles » Catalogue of » The transfiguration of the face of moses
Topics
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Exodus 34:29
Verse Info
Context Readings
Moses' Radiant Face
28 While Moses was there with the LORD for 40 days and 40 nights, he did not eat or drink. He wrote the Ten Commandments, the words of the covenant, on the tablets. 29 When Moses came down from Mount Sinai, he had the two tablets in his hand, and he did not know that the skin of his face was ablaze with light because he had been speaking with God. 30 Aaron and all the Israelis saw Moses and immediately noticed that the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him.
Phrases
Cross References
Exodus 32:15
Then Moses turned and went down the mountain with the two Tablets of the Testimony in his hand, tablets which were written on both sides. They were written on one side and the other.
Matthew 17:2
His appearance was changed in front of them, his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light.
2 Corinthians 3:13
not like Moses, who kept covering his face with a veil to keep the people of Israel from gazing at the end of what was fading away.
Exodus 16:15
When the Israelis saw it, they asked one another, "What is it?", because they did not know what it was.
Joshua 2:4
Now the woman had taken the two men and hid them. So she replied, "The men really did come to me, but I didn't know from where they came.
Joshua 8:14
When the king of Ai saw what had happened, he and his army quickly got up early and went out to meet Israel in battle. He and all his people met at the place adjacent to the desert plain. But he didn't know about the ambush that had been set for him on the other side of the city.
Judges 16:20
When she cried out, "The Philistines are attacking you, Samson!" he woke from his sleep and told himself, "I'll go out like I did at other times like this and shake myself free." But he didn't know that the LORD had abandoned him.
Mark 9:6
(Peter didn't know how to respond, because they were terrified.)
Mark 14:40
Again he came back and found them asleep, because they could not keep their eyes open. They didn't even know what they should say to him.
Luke 2:49
He asked them, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I had to be in my Father's house?"
Luke 9:29
While he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes turned dazzling white.
John 5:13
But the one who had been healed did not know who it was, because Jesus had slipped away from the crowd in that place.
Acts 6:15
Then everyone who was seated in the Council glared at him and saw that his face was like the face of an angel.
Acts 12:9
So Peter went out and began to follow him, not realizing that what was being done by the angel was real; he thought he was seeing a vision.
Acts 23:5
Paul answered, "I didn't realize, brothers, that he is the high priest. After all, it is written, "You must not speak evil about a ruler of your people.'"
2 Corinthians 3:7-9
Now if the ministry of death that was inscribed in letters of stone came with such glory that the people of Israel could not gaze on Moses' face (because the glory was fading away from it),
Revelation 1:16
In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp, two-edged sword. His face was like the sun when it shines with full force.
Revelation 10:1
Then I saw another powerful angel come down from heaven. He was dressed in a cloud, and there was a rainbow over his head. His face was like the sun, and his legs were like columns of fire.