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What the Bible Says About Countenance

Overview

The Bible addresses countenance across 11 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus, Nehemiah and Daniel. Closely related themes include Transfiguration, Country, Love of, Babylon and School. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses, Aaron and Daniel.

Key Bible verses about countenance

Old Testament

Exodus

Exodus 34:29

And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him.

Exodus 34:30

And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him.

Exodus 34:31

And Moses called unto them; and Aaron and all the rulers of the congregation returned unto him: and Moses talked with them.

Exodus 34:32

And afterward all the children of Israel came nigh: and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him in mount Sinai.

Exodus 34:33

And till Moses had done speaking with them, he put a vail on his face.

Exodus 34:34

But when Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he took the vail off, until he came out. And he came out, and spake unto the children of Israel that which he was commanded.

Exodus 34:35

And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses' face shone: and Moses put the vail upon his face again, until he went in to speak with him.

People in the Bible and countenance

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying countenance for yourself

  • Begin with Exodus 34:29, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Exodus, Nehemiah and Daniel each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Moses, Aaron and Daniel and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Transfiguration, Country, Love of, Babylon and School.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about countenance?

The Bible addresses countenance across 11 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus, Nehemiah and Daniel. Closely related themes include Transfiguration, Country, Love of, Babylon and School. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses, Aaron and Daniel.

How many Bible verses are about countenance?

The Bible references countenance in 11 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention countenance?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 34:29: “And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with countenance?

Moses, Aaron and Daniel.

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