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Shalom. Seeing the Shekhinah (probably the fire from where Gd speaks (Deuteronomy 4,12; 5,4) was liable to death according to Exodus 33,22? The Shekhinah is not G-d's face (panim), right?

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  • Could you please edit to clarify what the question is? Right now, I see two statements terminated with question marks.
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    Commented Feb 28, 2021 at 1:50

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First off, G-d does not have a face. Secondly, the shekhinah is not a distinct entity, separate from G-d. This anti-monotheistic view reflects the dangers of a polytheistic belief. Rather, we should understand the shekhinah figuratively, as a human feeling of the presence of G-d. To do otherwise borders on polytheism.

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  • You didn't answer the question.
    – robev
    Commented Feb 27, 2021 at 21:12
  • @robev What are your suggestions?
    – Turk Hill
    Commented Feb 27, 2021 at 21:35
  • Address the question asked above
    – robev
    Commented Feb 28, 2021 at 5:01
  • @robev unfortunately, the question was closed. I would, otherwise, rewrite my answer as you suggested. Thanks for the suggestion, though.
    – Turk Hill
    Commented Feb 28, 2021 at 5:19

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