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A Test of Selfless Love
Commentators explain that God's offer to make a great nation from Moses was a profound test of his character. He had to choose between personal glory and the well-being of the rebellious people. His immediate choice to intercede, rather than accept the offer, reveals his selfless love and solidifies his role as a true shepherd of Israel.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 32:7–35
18th Century
Theologian
The faithfulness of Moses in the office that had been entrusted to him was now to be put to the test. It was to be revealed whether he loved his ow…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 32:10
19th Century
Bishop
Let me alone. —This was not a command to abstain from pleading, but rather an indication that pleading might have power t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 32:10
19th Century
Preacher
Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation.
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John Gill
On Exodus 32:10
17th Century
Pastor
Now, therefore, let me alone
And not solicit him with prayers and supplications in favour of these people, but leave…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 32:7–14
17th Century
Minister
God says to Moses that the Israelites had corrupted themselves. Sin is the corruption of the sinner, and it is a self-corruption; every man is …