

In the Crevice
2006 24" x 18"
Moses in the Cleft of the Rock as God Passes By. Exodus 33:13-23. 13. Now therefore, I beg you, if I have found grace in your sight, show me now your way, that I may know you, that I may find grace in your sight; and consider that this nation is your people. 14. And he said, My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest. 15. And he said to him, If your presence does not go with me, carry us not from here. 16. For where shall it be known here that I and your people have found grace in your sight? Is it not in that you go with us that we are distinct, I and your people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth? 17. And the Lord said to Moses, I will do this thing also that you have spoken; for you have found grace in my sight, and I know you by name. 18. And he said, I beg you, show me your glory. 19. And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before you; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy. 20. And he said, You can not see my face; for no man shall see me and live. 21. And the Lord said, Behold, there is a place by me, and you shall stand upon a rock; 22. And it shall come to pass, while my glory passes by, that I will put you in a cleft of the rock, and will cover you with my hand while I pass by; 23. And I will take away my hand, and you shall see my back; but my face shall not be seen.
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Moses and Children of Israel
2000 59" x 95"
Moses and the Elders. Numbers 30:2. And Moses spoke to the chiefs of the tribes concerning the people of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the Lord has commanded.
Rashi: He accorded honor to the princes by teaching them first and only afterward all the Children of Israel.
Pirkei Avos: Mishnah 1:1.
Moses received the Torah from Sinai and transmitted it to Joshua; Joshua to the [70] Elders; the Elders to the Prophets; and the Prophets transmitted it to the Men of the Great Assembly. They [the Men of the Great Assembly] said three things: Be deliberate in judgment; develop many disciples; and make a fence for the Torah.
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