God is the only one who can’t die. He lives in light that no one can get close to. No one has seen him. No one can see him. Honor and power belong to him forever. Amen.
No one must come with you. No one must be seen anywhere on the mountain. Not even the flocks and herds must be allowed to eat grass in front of the mountain.”
But you can’t see my face,” he said.“ No one can see me and stay alive.”The Lord continued,“ There is a place near me where you can stand on a rock.When my glory passes by, I will put you in an opening in the rock. I will cover you with my hand until I have passed by.Then I will remove my hand. You will see my back. But my face must not be seen.”
God came from Teman. The Holy One came from Mount Paran. His glory covered the heavens. His praise filled the earth.His glory was like the sunrise. Rays of light flashed from his mighty hand. His power was hidden there.He sent plagues ahead of him. Sickness followed behind him.