2 Corinthians 3:15
13 We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at the end of what was fading away.
14 But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed.
And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts.
16 But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.
17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts.
- KJV
- But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart.
- WEB
- But to this day, when Moses is read, a veil lies on their heart.
- ASV
- But unto this day, whensoever Moses is read, a veil lieth upon their heart.
- DARBY
- But unto this day, when Moses is read, the veil lies upon their heart.
- BLB
- But until today when Moses is read, a veil lies upon their heart.
- ÅB
- Men til denne dag ligger et dekke over deres hjerte når Moses leses;
- OTB
- Men enda nå, når Moses leses, dekker et slør deres hjerter;
- B1930
- Men til denne dag ligger et dekke over deres hjerte når Moses leses;
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Acts 13:27–29
The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus, yet in condemning Him they fulfilled the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath.
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