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Aaron's Weak Compromise
Commentators widely agree that Aaron's request for golden earrings was likely a weak attempt to deter the people. He hoped they wouldn't part with their valuables, but he severely underestimated their fanatical desire for an idol. Scholars like Spurgeon note his lack of "backbone," highlighting the failure of trying to compromise with sin instead of confronting it directly.
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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 32:2
19th Century
Bishop
And Aaron said ... Break off the golden earrings. —It is a reasonable conjecture that Aaron thought to prevent the projected idolatry by t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 32:2
19th Century
Preacher
And Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden earrings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring th…
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John Calvin
On Exodus 32:2
16th Century
Theologian
And Aaron said to them, Break off the golden earrings. I do not doubt that Aaron, being overcome by the persistent clamor of the people, a…
John Gill
On Exodus 32:2
17th Century
Pastor
And Aaron said unto them
Perceiving that they were not to be dissuaded from their evil counsel, and diverted from th…
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…