Guiding Questions: Exodus 33

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

What is the “bad report” that dismays the people (Exodus 33:4)?
What is an “edyo” (Exodus 33:4) and how does Exodus 33:5 relate to this verse?
Why, now, is the “tent” moved out of the camp itself? (Exodus 33:7)
In Exodus 33:11 whatis meant by “panim el panim?”
And what is meant, in the same verse by “as one speaks to his friend?”
Who remains in the “tent” at all times? (Exodus 33:11)
In Exodus 33:15-16 what is Moses’ request?
Is Exodus 33:17 an affirmative response to the request?
What, then, does Moses ask? (Exodus 33:18)
What is the response? (Exodus 33:19-22)
What is (might be) meant by Exodus 33:20 — “a human cannot see Me and live?”
Can Exodus 33:22-23 be taken literally; should they be — and, if metaphorically, with what meaning?

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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Exploring Judaism

Exploring Judaism is the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism, and our personal search for meaning, learning, and connecting. Our goal is to create content based on three core framing: Meaning-Making (Why?), Practical Living (How?), and Explainers (What?).

Post categories: Parashat Ki Tisa, Parashat Ki Tisa Study Guide, Sefer Shemot / Book of Exodus, Tanakh Yomi, Torah

Post tags: Exodus 33, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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