Face to Face פָּנִ֣ים אֶל־פָּנִ֔ים

Inspiring Words Knight Vision · Apr 2, 2026 · 4m

We are in chapter thirty-three of Exodus with our word for today which is a phrase. פָּנִ֣ים אֶל־פָּנִ֔ים face to face. It is used 5 times in the Old Testament. Our phrase is used to describe a special kind of in person closeness of communication like between friends. Every time our phrase is used it is referring to God and a human being. All of the uses are positive except for this one in Ezekiel. Ezekiel 20:33-35 I will enter into judgment with you פָּנִ֖ים אֶל־פָּנִֽים face to face. On two of these uses angels are present as God’s messengers or representatives but the person interprets…