KJV ORIGINAL
And Aaron said, Let not the anger of my lord wax hot: thou knowest the people, that they are set on mischief.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Aaron said, 'Please don't let your anger burn hot against me, my lord. You know what these people are like—they are determined to do wrong.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Aaron is trying to defend himself to Moses by blaming the people's stubborn nature for the golden calf incident, asking Moses not to be furious with him.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Moses came down from Mount Sinai and discovered the Israelites worshiping a golden calf that Aaron had made while Moses was receiving the Ten Commandments. Aaron is now trying to explain his actions to an enraged Moses, attempting to shift responsibility to the people's rebellious character rather than taking full accountability for his leadership failure.
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