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The Anatomy of an Excuse
Commentators unanimously condemn Aaron's excuse. He shifts blame to the people, claiming they were 'set on mischief.' Scholars like Spurgeon and Ellicott label his explanation a weak, foolish, and dishonest attempt to evade responsibility for his failure to uphold God's law. This serves as a powerful reminder that blaming circumstances or other people is a common but unacceptable response to sin.
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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 Gill
On Exodus 32:23
17th Century
Pastor
For they said unto me, make us gods, which shall go before
us
Which was true, ([Refer…
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…