Exodus 33:17

And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.

Cross-reference

Exodus 33:12 Historical context

Exodus 33:12 is Moses' earlier plea where he quotes God's promise of knowing him by name and favor — here God confirms that promise.

Exodus 33:13 Historical context

Exodus 33:13 is Moses' prayer asking to find favor; here God responds that he indeed has found favor — cause and effect.

Exodus 34:9 Historical context

Exodus 34:9 has Moses again appeal to the favor he found — this verse establishes that favor as the basis for his later plea.

Exodus 31:2 Parallel

Exodus 31:2 says God called Bezalel by name for a task; here God says He knows Moses by name — both demonstrate personal calling.

Genesis 18:32 shows Abraham interceding and God sparing Sodom for ten—parallel to God granting Moses' request because of favor.

Genesis 6:8 Parallel

Genesis 6:8 uses the same phrase 'found favor in the eyes of the LORD' for Noah — both show God’s grace selecting an individual.

Genesis 19:21 shows God granting Lot's request to spare Zoar—direct parallel to God granting Moses' request because he found favor.

In Galatians 4:9, Paul echoes the intimate knowledge God has of believers, similar to God knowing Moses by name.

In 1 Corinthians 8:3, being known by God is the hallmark of loving Him, echoing the intimate knowledge Moses received.

Romans 8:29 Parallel

In Romans 8:29, God's foreknowledge of believers parallels His knowing Moses by name — personal, preordaining love.

Acts 10:3 Allusion

In Acts 10:3, an angel calls Cornelius by name, reflecting God's personal knowledge of individuals.

John 20:16 Allusion

In John 20:16, Jesus calls Mary by name, showing the same personal address as God knew Moses.

John 10:3 Allusion

In John 10:3, Jesus calls his sheep by name, directly paralleling God's personal knowledge of Moses.

In Jeremiah 1:5, God knew Jeremiah before birth, paralleling the intimate knowledge of Moses by name.

Isaiah 45:3 Allusion

In Isaiah 45:3, God calls Cyrus by name, extending the same intimate knowledge to a foreign king.

Isaiah 43:1 Allusion

In Isaiah 43:1, God says He has called Israel by name, echoing the personal knowledge shown to Moses.

In 2 Samuel 14:22, Joab uses the same phrase 'found grace in thy sight' to King David, mirroring Moses' words to God.

Deuteronomy 10:10 also recalls God listening to Moses' plea on the mountain — reinforcing the same outcome.

Deuteronomy 9:19 Historical context

Deuteronomy 9:19 recounts that God listened to Moses' intercession during the golden calf — directly referring to this event.

Genesis 19:19 also uses 'found favor in your sight' — Lot pleads for mercy, similar to Moses' intercession here.