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Exodus · Chapter 33 · Peace

Exodus 33:14 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

Peace that does not depend on circumstance.

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WEB · World English Bible

"He said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”"

KJV · King James Version

"And he said559, My presence6440 shall go3212 with thee, and I will give thee rest5117."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses shall, thee, while the WEB renders these as you. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Exodus 33:14 in Exodus 33

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Exodus 33:14 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Exodus 33. Read the full chapter →

  1. v.12 Moses said to Yahweh, “Behold, you tell me, ‘Bring up this people:’ and you haven’t let me know whom you will send with me. Yet you have said, ‘I know you by name, and you have also found favor in my sight.’
  2. v.13 Now therefore, if I have found favor in your sight, please show me now your way, that I may know you, so that I may find favor in your sight: and consider that this nation is your people.”
  3. v.14 He said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
  4. v.15 He said to him, “If your presence doesn’t go with me, don’t carry us up from here.
  5. v.16 For how would people know that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people? Isn’t it that you go with us, so that we are separated, I and your people, from all the people who are on the surface of the earth?”

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About the Book of Exodus

Testament
Old Testament
Genre
Law (Pentateuch)
Author
Moses (traditional)
Date written
c. 1446–1406 BC
Audience
Israel after the Exodus from Egypt
Chapters
40

Exodus tells how God rescued Israel from 400 years of slavery in Egypt through Moses, the ten plagues, and the parting of the Red Sea. It then describes the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai, the establishment of the Mosaic covenant, and detailed instructions for the tabernacle — God's dwelling place among His people. The book defines Israel's identity as a redeemed, covenant nation.

Setting: Composed during the wilderness years; documents Israel's deliverance, the Sinai covenant, and the building of the tabernacle.

Key themes: deliverance · covenant · law · worship · God's presence

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Memorisation aid

How to memorise Exodus 33:14

Exodus 33:14 contains 14 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

  1. 1

    He said

    HS

  2. 2

    “My presence will go with you

    MPWGWY

  3. 3

    and I will give you rest.”

    AIWGYR

Frequently asked

FAQ about Exodus 33:14

What does Exodus 33:14 say?

Exodus 33:14 reads: "He said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”" — from the Old Testament, Exodus (Law (Pentateuch)). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Exodus 33:14 in?

Exodus 33:14 is in the book of Exodus, traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional) and written around c. 1446–1406 BC. Exodus is law (pentateuch) in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Israel after the Exodus from Egypt. Best known for the Exodus, the Ten Commandments, and the burning bush.

What is Exodus 33:14 about?

Exodus 33:14 is primarily a Bible verse about Peace. Within Exodus, Exodus tells how God rescued Israel from 400 years of slavery in Egypt through Moses, the ten plagues, and the parting of the Red Sea. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Exodus 33:14 in WEB and KJV?

Exodus 33:14 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "He said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "And he said559, My presence6440 shall go3212 with thee, and I will give thee rest5117.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Exodus 33:14?

Exodus 33:14 is 14 words in the WEB translation (66 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 4 seconds.

How can I memorise Exodus 33:14?

To memorise Exodus 33:14, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Exodus 33:14 matter in Exodus?

Exodus tells how God rescued Israel from 400 years of slavery in Egypt through Moses, the ten plagues, and the parting of the Red Sea. It then describes the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai, the establishment of the Mosaic covenant, and detailed instructions for the tabernacle — God's dwelling place among His people. The book defines Israel's identity as a redeemed, covenant nation. Exodus 33:14 sits within this larger story — Exodus as a whole emphasises deliverance, covenant, law.

How can I apply Exodus 33:14 today?

Many readers use Exodus 33:14 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Exodus 33:14 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.

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