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The Heavy Burden of Leadership
Commentators explain that Moses confronts Aaron directly because, as the leader left in charge, he was accountable. Calvin notes that leaders are responsible not only for the evil they do but also for the evil they permit through negligence or cowardice. Moses' question holds Aaron responsible for bringing this 'great sin' upon the people, highlighting the immense weight of spiritual leadership.
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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 32:21
19th Century
Bishop
Moses said to Aaron, What did this people unto thee? The second step was to inquire how the idolatry came about; and here…
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 32:21–24
19th Century
Preacher
And Moses said unto Aaron, What did this people unto thee, that thou hast brought so great a sin upon them? And Aaron said, Let not the anger o…
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John Calvin
On Exodus 32:21
16th Century
Theologian
What did this people do to you? He casts the blame on Aaron, since he, who possesses power, seems to permit the evil which he does not pre…
John Gill
On Exodus 32:21
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses said to Aaron
Having destroyed the calf, and thereby expressed his abhorrence of their idolatry, he examin…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 32:21–29
17th Century
Minister
No wise man ever made a more frivolous and foolish excuse than that of Aaron. We must never be drawn into sin by anything people can say or do to u…