Therefore now go, lead the people unto the place of which I have spoken unto thee: behold, mine Angel shall go before thee: nevertheless in the day when I visit I will visit their sin upon them.
So now go and lead the people to the place I told you about. Look, my Angel will go ahead of you to guide the way. But when the time comes for me to deal with their wrongdoing, I will hold them accountable for their sin.
God is telling Moses to continue leading Israel to the Promised Land with His angel's guidance, but He will still hold the people accountable for their sin of worshiping the golden calf.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, after the Israelites had created and worshiped a golden calf while Moses was on Mount Sinai, God instructed Moses to continue leading the people toward the Promised Land despite their idolatry. God promised that His Angel would guide them on their journey, protecting and directing their path. However, He also made clear that He would hold them accountable for their sins at a future time, emphasizing His justice alongside His mercy.
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