2 Corinthians 3:16 Meaning and Explanation
“Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.”
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What Does 2 Corinthians 3:16 Mean?
After describing the veil upon the heart, Paul gives the gracious turning point. He echoes the account of Moses, who removed his veil whenever he went in before the Lord, and applies it to every heart.
The promise is wide open: when anyone turns to the Lord, the covering falls away. The condition is simply turning, and the result is unveiled sight. This is the gospel's invitation in miniature. No one is shut out by a veil that cannot be lifted, for the moment the heart turns toward the Lord, he himself takes the covering away and the soul beholds his glory.
2 Corinthians 3:16 in the Original Language
epistrepho (ἐπιστρέφω), 'turn' -- to turn back or return, as one turning toward God.
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What does 2 Corinthians 3:16 mean?
Whenever a person turns to the Lord, the veil is removed and clear sight is restored.