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The Weakness of Blame-Shifting
Commentators unanimously view Aaron's excuse—blaming the people's inherent evil—as a weak and foolish attempt to shift responsibility. John Calvin notes that a leader's duty is to stand firm against sinful pressure, even to the point of death. Matthew Henry adds a practical application: we should never let peer pressure draw us into sin, because others can only tempt, not force us.
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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 32:22–24
19th Century
Bishop
Aaron’s conduct was really without excuse; but he attempts two pleas—the first insufficient, the second false and fatuous.
- The people …
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 32:22
16th Century
Theologian
And Aaron said, Let not the anger of my Lord wax hot. Aaron minimizes his crime as much as he can. The gist, however, is that the people, …
John Gill
On Exodus 32:22
17th Century
Pastor
And Aaron said, let not the anger of my lord wax hot
He addresses him in a very respectful manner, though his younge…
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…