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The 'Scar' of Forgiveness
Commentators widely agree that while the covenant was renewed, there was a consequence for Israel's sin. God made the first tablets Himself, but Moses had to hew the second pair. Scholars like Calvin call this a 'scar' or a humbling reminder that sin has a cost, even when forgiven. Grace was restored, but not without a mark of their failure.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 34:1
18th Century
Theologian
Hew you - The former tables are called the work of God; compare (Exodus 32:16).
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 34:1–4
19th Century
Bishop
Before the covenant could be formally reestablished, before Israel could be replaced in the position forfeited by the idolatry of the golden calf, …
John Calvin
On Exodus 34:1
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord said unto Moses, Hew thee two tables of stone. Although the renewal of the broken covenant was ratified by this pledge or vis…
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John Gill
On Exodus 34:1
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said unto Moses
Out of the cloudy pillar, at the door of the tabernacle, where he had been conversing w…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 34:1–4
17th Century
Minister
When God made man in his own image, the moral law was written in his heart, by the finger of God, without outward means. But since the covenant the…