Exodus 10:29

Authorized King James Version

And Moses said, Thou hast spoken well, I will see thy face again no more.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֹּ֥אמֶר

H559

said

to say (used with great latitude)

מֹשֶׁ֖ה

H4872

And Moses

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

כֵּ֣ן

H3651

well

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

דִּבַּ֑רְתָּ

H1696

Thou hast spoken

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

אֹסִ֥ף

H3254

again

to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)

ע֖וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

רְא֥וֹת

H7200

I will see

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

פָּנֶֽיךָ׃

H6440

thy face

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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