17. The lord replied to Moses, “I will indeed do what you have asked, for I look favorably on you, and I know you by name.”
18. Moses responded, “Then show me your glorious presence.”
19. The lord replied, “I will make all my goodness pass before you, and I will call out my name, Yahweh, before you. For I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose.
20. But you may not look directly at my face, for no one may see me and live.”
21. The lord continued, “Look, stand near me on this rock.