Exodus 32:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Moses said unto Aaron, What did this people unto thee, that thou hast brought so great a sin upon them?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Moses said to Aaron, 'What did these people do to you that made you lead them into such a terrible sin?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is confronting his brother Aaron, asking why he allowed the Israelites to convince him to help them commit the serious sin of making and worshipping a golden calf.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, the Israelites had just been delivered from slavery in Egypt and were encamped at the base of Mount Sinai, where God was giving Moses the Law. While Moses was on the mountain receiving the Ten Commandments, the people grew restless and impatient, pressuring Aaron to fashion a golden calf as an idol for them to worship. This event highlighted the Israelites' quick turn to idolatry despite their recent experiences of God's miracles, leading to Moses' confrontation with Aaron upon his return.

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Exodus 32:25

When Moses saw that the people were completely out of control (because Aaron had let them get completely out of control, bringing shame on them in front of their enemies)

Exodus 32:31

So Moses went back to the LORD and said, 'Oh, these people have committed a terrible sin, they have made gods out of gold for themselves.'

Exodus 32:9

And the LORD said to Moses, 'I have seen this people, and look, they are a stubborn people.'

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