Exodus 33:18

Verse 18. Glory, or face, verse 13, 20. The angel was robed in darkness, which Moses begs may be removed. Tertullian supposes, he wished to behold the Messias. Many think he desired to contemplate the divine essence. Saint Augustine q. 161. Philo, and so forth But, could he be ignorant that such a request could not be granted? Calmet.—God promised to shew him all good, or the beatific vision after death. Bible.