Exodus
“And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.”
Exodus 33:11
Exodus 33:11 (KJV) speaks to intimacy with God, God's presence, and prayer — words set in Exodus, the account of Israel's rescue from Egypt. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.”
Matthew 6:6“And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.”
Genesis 5:24“When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.”
Psalms 27:8“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
Revelation 3:20“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”
James 4:8“O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;”
Psalms 63:1
Common questions
What does Exodus 33:11 mean?
In the King James Version, Exodus 33:11 reads: "And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle." The verse speaks to intimacy with God, God's presence, and prayer. To read it well, take it in the flow of Exodus 33 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Exodus 33:11 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle." is Exodus 33:11 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Exodus chapter 33.
What are some related Bible verses to Exodus 33:11?
Verses that sit beside Exodus 33:11 include Matthew 6:6, Genesis 5:24, and Psalms 27:8. Reading them alongside Exodus 33:11 deepens the theme of intimacy with God.
How can I pray with Exodus 33:11?
Read Exodus 33:11 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.