Exodus 33:15-16 - Exposition

And he said . Still Moses is not quite satisfied. God had said—" I will give thee rest"—not " I will give you rest." Moses must see distinctly that the people are associated with him before he desists. So he replies—"If thy presence go not up, carry us not up hence. For wherein shall it be known that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? Is it not in that thou goest with us?" The reply in Exodus 33:17 sets his doubt finally at rest.