Early in the morning Moses went up Mount Sinai as YHWH had commanded him, taking along the two stone tablets. Having come down in a cloud, YHWH stood with Moses there and proclaimed his name, "YHWH." Thus YHWH passed before him and cried out, "YHWH, YHWH, a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger and rich in kindness and fidelity." Moses at once bowed down to the ground in worship. Then he said, "If I find favor with you, O Lord, do come along in our company. This is indeed a stiff-necked … [Read more...]