Exodus 34

Exodus 34 tells the story of God renewing the covenant with Israel and rewriting the Ten Commandments on new stone tablets after Moses broke the first set. You can read the full text directly on Bible Gateway.

Key Events in Exodus 34

• New Stone Tablets: God tells Moses to cut two new stone tablets like the first ones he shattered. Bible Gateway +1
• The Lord's Character: God passes before Moses and proclaims His name, describing Himself as compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and forgiving. Bible Gateway
• Covenant Renewed: God repeats key commands, rules about festivals (like Unleavened Bread), and the Sabbath rest. Bible.com
• Moses' Shining Face: Moses spends 40 days on the mountain and returns with a face that shines so brightly from being in God's presence that he has to wear a veil
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