Pentecost Season · The Most Holy Trinity · Year A
Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9
The LORD Proclaims His Name
May 31, 2026
Overview & Insights
"The LORD, the LORD, a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger and rich in kindness and fidelity." (Exodus 34:6)
Moses climbs Mount Sinai again with two stone tablets, and the LORD passes before him proclaiming his name as merciful and gracious. Moses bows down and asks the Lord to pardon the people and take them as his own.
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Commentary
Exodus 34 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse study of the renewed covenant and the name of the LORD.
Exodus 34:4 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on the LORD passing before Moses.
Exodus 34 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed study notes and cross references on the chapter.
Barnes' Notes: Exodus 34 StudyLight
A historic verse by verse commentary on the passage.
Background & Word Study
Exodus 34 (Douay-Rheims with Haydock) New Advent · Catholic Encyclopedia
The Catholic text with Haydock's notes on the proclamation of the divine name.
Exodus - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary overview of the book of Exodus.
Exodus 19-40 Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of Sinai, the covenant, and God's presence.
Exodus 34 (Hebrew and English) Sefaria
The Hebrew text of the divine name with classic Jewish commentary.
Exodus 34:4 Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew word by word of Moses ascending with the two tablets.
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