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Another possibility is that the verses were written by different authors with differing viewpoints on the ability of prophets to actually see God. | Another possibility is that the verses were written by different authors with differing viewpoints on the ability of prophets to actually see God. | ||
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| + | While this verse provides obvious theological support for the LDS doctrines surrounding the nature of God (i.e., God as a tangible, exalted man), it also provides insights into the nature of a prophet. Moses enjoys dialogue with God similar to dialogue between friends. This seems similar to the relationship Joseph Smith had with the Lord. In fact, in several revelations the Lord refers to Joseph (and others) as his friends (see, e.g., D&C 84:77, 93:45, 94:1). But such special relationships with the Lord (extending to being physically in his presence) appear rare. It highlights the importance of the position of a prophet. While spiritual gifts are available to all, prophets apparently have special access. | ||
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Exegesis
Verse 11 tells us that Moses and Lord spoke face to face the way someone speaks to their friend. Verses 20-23 suggest that Moses was not yet ready to see God's face. How can we explain the apparent contradiction in these passages of scripture in the same chapter? One possible explanation is that though Moses spoke face to face with the Lord he didn't actually see his face in doing so. This would be possible if their faces were separated by the vail of the temple (see Exodus 26:31-33).
Another possibility is that the verses were written by different authors with differing viewpoints on the ability of prophets to actually see God.
While this verse provides obvious theological support for the LDS doctrines surrounding the nature of God (i.e., God as a tangible, exalted man), it also provides insights into the nature of a prophet. Moses enjoys dialogue with God similar to dialogue between friends. This seems similar to the relationship Joseph Smith had with the Lord. In fact, in several revelations the Lord refers to Joseph (and others) as his friends (see, e.g., D&C 84:77, 93:45, 94:1). But such special relationships with the Lord (extending to being physically in his presence) appear rare. It highlights the importance of the position of a prophet. While spiritual gifts are available to all, prophets apparently have special access.
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