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Not a New God, But a False Image
Commentators agree the Israelites were not trying to replace God, but to worship Him through a visible, tangible symbol—the golden calf. Their sin was reducing the infinite, invisible Creator to a man-made object they could see and control. This serves as a warning against any attempt to worship God on our own terms, rather than as He has revealed Himself.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 32:1–6
18th Century
Theologian
In all probability, these three chapters originally formed a distinct composition. The main incidents recorded in them follow in the order of time …
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 32:1
19th Century
Bishop
When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down. — After seven chapters of directions, which belong to the Mosaic or …
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 32:1
19th Century
Preacher
And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him…
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John Calvin
On Exodus 32:1
16th Century
Theologian
And when the people saw that Moses. In this narrative we perceive the detestable impiety of the people, their worse than base ingratitude,…
John Gill
On Exodus 32:1
17th Century
Pastor
And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out
of the mount
The time, acco…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 32:1–6
17th Century
Minister
While Moses was on the mountain, receiving the law from God, the people made a tumultuous demand to Aaron. This fickle crowd was tired of waiting f…