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More Than Child's Play
Commentators are clear that the word 'play' here does not mean innocent fun. They describe it as involving indecent dancing and sensual revelry, which were common features of pagan idol festivals. This shows how the Israelites' worship quickly devolved from a misguided ritual into an immoral orgy, a stark departure from honoring the holy God.
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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 32:6
19th Century
Bishop
They rose up early. —Impatient to begin the new worship, the people rose with the dawn, and brought offerings, and offere…
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 32:6
19th Century
Preacher
And they rose up early on the morrow, and offered burnt offerings, and brought peace offerings; and the people sat down to eat and to drink, an…
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John Calvin
On Exodus 32:6
16th Century
Theologian
And they rose up early on the next day. The earnestness of the people in pursuing their error is again described; for there is no doubt th…
John Gill
On Exodus 32:6
17th Century
Pastor
And they rose up early in the morning
Being eager of, and intent upon their idol worship:
and off…
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…