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2 Corinthians 3:15

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Berean Standard Bible

And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts.

American Standard Version (1901)

But unto this day, whensoever Moses is read, a veil lieth upon their heart.

Bible in Basic English

But to this day, at the reading of the law of Moses, a veil is over their heart.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But even until this day, when Moses is read, the veil is upon their heart.

Free Bible Version

Even today, whenever the books of Moses are read, a veil covers their minds.

Geneva Bible 1599

But euen vnto this day, whe Moses is read, the vaile is laid ouer their hearts.

King James (Authorized) Version

But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart.

Translation for Translators

Throughout all these years, even until now, when the Israelis read what Moses write, it is as though a veil is covering their minds.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But even today, whenever Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts.

Noah Webster Bible

But even to this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart.

World English Bible

But to this day, when Moses is read, a veil lies on their heart.

Young's Literal Translation

but till to-day, when Moses is read, a vail upon their heart doth lie,

Context

The Glory of the New Covenant

¹⁴But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed.¹⁵And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts.¹⁶But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.

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Summary

This verse highlights the spiritual blindness that can hinder people from understanding the message of the Old Testament, specifically referring to the Israelites who did not recognize Christ as the fulfillment of the Law. It underscores the importance of having a heart open to God's truth and the need for spiritual discernment to grasp the deeper meanings of Scripture. The veil mentioned symbolizes the separation between humanity and God, which is removed through faith in Christ, allowing believers to see the glory of God revealed in His Word. Ultimately, the verse points to the transformative power of the Gospel in illuminating minds and hearts to comprehend God's redemptive plan.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

the veil is--rather, "a veil lieth upon their heart" (their understanding, affected by the corrupt will, Joh 8:43; Co1 2:14). The Tallith was worn in the synagogue by every worshipper, and to this veil hanging over the breast there may be an indirect allusion here (see on Co1 11:4): the apostle making it symbolize the spiritual veil on their heart.

2 Corinthians 3:15

The Glory of the New Covenant

¹⁴But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed.¹⁵And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts.¹⁶But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.

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Berean Standard Bible

And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts.

American Standard Version (1901)

But unto this day, whensoever Moses is read, a veil lieth upon their heart.

Bible in Basic English

But to this day, at the reading of the law of Moses, a veil is over their heart.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But even until this day, when Moses is read, the veil is upon their heart.

Free Bible Version

Even today, whenever the books of Moses are read, a veil covers their minds.

Geneva Bible 1599

But euen vnto this day, whe Moses is read, the vaile is laid ouer their hearts.

King James (Authorized) Version

But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart.

Translation for Translators

Throughout all these years, even until now, when the Israelis read what Moses write, it is as though a veil is covering their minds.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But even today, whenever Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts.

Noah Webster Bible

But even to this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart.

World English Bible

But to this day, when Moses is read, a veil lies on their heart.

Young's Literal Translation

but till to-day, when Moses is read, a vail upon their heart doth lie,