But 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, he would tell the Israelites what he had been commanded,
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.
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Commenting on Exodus 34:28-35
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. (m) Which was in the tabernacle of the congregation.
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.
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Commenting on Exodus 34:29-35