11. In this way the Lord spoke to Moses face to face like a man speaks with his friend. Then Moses would go back to the camp, but his helper, Joshua son of Nun, always stayed in the tent.
12. Moses said to the Lord, “You told me to lead these people, but you did not say who you would send with me. You said to me, ‘I know you very well, and I am pleased with you.’
13. If I have really pleased you, then teach me your ways. I want to know you. Then I can continue to please you. Remember that these people are your nation.”
14. The Lord answered, “I myself will go with you. I will lead you.”
15. Then Moses said to him, “If you don’t go with us, then don’t make us leave this place.
16. Also, how will we know if you are pleased with me and these people? If you go with us, we will know for sure. If you don’t go with us, these people and I will be no different from any other people on the earth.”
17. Then the Lord said to Moses, “I will do what you ask. I will do this because I am pleased with you and because I know you very well.”
18. Then Moses said, “Now, please show me your Glory.”
19. Then the Lord answered, “I will show my love and mercy to anyone I want to. So I will cause my perfect goodness to pass by in front of you, and I will speak my name, YAHWEH, so that you can hear it.
20. But you cannot see my face. No one can see me and continue to live.”
21. Then the Lord said, “Here is a place for you to stand by me on this large rock.
22. I will put you in a large crack in that rock. Then I will cover you with my hand, and my Glory will pass by.