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Now go, lead the people to the place of which I have spoken to you. Behold, my angel shall go before you. Nevertheless in the day when I punish, I will punish them for their sin."

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A Qualified Mercy

Commentators note that the promise of an angel here is a diminished blessing. Previously, God's own presence was the guide, but now a created angel is sent. This shows that while God mercifully spares the nation from destruction, their sin results in a degree of divine withdrawal, serving as a tangible consequence.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

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

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 32:34

19th Century

Bishop

Lead the people unto the place of which I have spoken — that is, continue their leader until Palestine is reached. ([Refe…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 32:34

16th Century

Theologian

Therefore now go, lead the people. In these words God shows that He is appeased, for it was a sure sign of His reconciliation that His ang…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 32:34

17th Century

Pastor

Therefore now go, lead the people [unto the] place of
which I have spoken to you
That…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 32:30–35

17th Century

Minister

Moses calls it a great sin. The work of ministers is to show people the greatness of their sins. The great evil of sin appears in the price of pard…