And after this all the Israelites came near, and Moses commanded them to do everything that the LORD had told him on Mount Sinai.
Moses fasted forty days and nights sustained by God alone, for He who made the body needs no ordinary means to nourish it. His soul feasted on the word of God and prayer, so satisfied with His presence that the body's hunger vanished; this is the truest pleasure, far beyond meat and drink.
AI summary
Commenting on Exodus 34:28-35
And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses's face shone,.... That is, not only when he came down from the mount, but whenever he came out of the tabernacle, where he had been inquiring of God, and conversing with him: and Moses put the vail upon his face again, until he went in to speak with him; this...
The brightness on Moses' face came from speaking with God Himself, and that radiance became the striking proof of his confidential relation with Jehovah and the glory of his office. He veiled his face before the people, removing it only when entering God's presence to receive His commands.
AI summary
Commenting on Exodus 34:29-35