12 Moses said to the Lord, "Look, you’ve been telling me, ‘Go and lead these people,’ but you haven’t let me know who you’re going to send with me. And yet you have stated, ‘I know you personally,33:12. "Personally": literally "by name." Also in verse 17. and I’m happy with you.’ 13 Now if it’s true that you’re happy with me, please teach me your ways so I can get to know you, and go on pleasing you. Remember that the people of this nation are yours."
14 The Lord replied, "I myself will go with you, and I will support you."33:14. "Support you": literally, "give you rest."
15 "If you don’t go with us yourself, then please don’t take us away from here," Moses responded. 16 "How will others know that you are happy with me, and with your people, if you don’t accompany us? How would anyone tell us apart—me and your people—from every other people who live on the earth?"
17 The Lord told Moses, "I promise to do what you’ve asked, because I’m happy with you and I know you personally."