31 And Moses called unto them; and Aaron and all the rulers of the congregation returned unto him: and Moses talked with them.
31 But Moses called to them; so Aaron and all the leaders of the community came back to him, and he spoke to them.
31 But Moses called to them, and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses talked with them.
31 Moses called out to them. Aaron and the leaders in the community came back and Moses talked with them.
31 Then Moses called to them, and Aaron and all the rulers of the congregation returned to him; and Moses talked with them.
31 But Moses called out to them and asked Aaron and all the leaders of the community to come over, and he talked with them.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 34:31
Commentary on Exodus 34:28-35
(Read Exodus 34:28-35)
Near and spiritual communion with God improves the graces of a renewed and holy character. Serious godliness puts a lustre upon a man's countenance, such as commands esteem and affection. The vail which Moses put on, marked the obscurity of that dispensation, compared with the gospel dispensation of the New Testament. It was also an emblem of the natural vail on the hearts of men respecting spiritual things. Also the vail that was and is upon the nation of Israel, which can only be taken away by the Spirit of the Lord showing to them Christ, as the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. Fear and unbelief would put the vail before us, they would hinder our free approach to the mercy-seat above. We should spread our wants, temporal and spiritual, fully before our heavenly Father; we should tell him our hinderances, struggles, trails, and temptations; we should acknowledge our offences.