Exodus 32:22

Translations

Modern

“Do not be enraged, my lord,” Aaron replied. “You yourself know that the people are intent on evil.

Traditional

And Aaron said, Let not the anger of my lord wax hot: thou knowest the people, that they are set on mischief.

Literal

And Aaron said, “Let not the anger of my lord burn. You have known the people, that it is in evil.

Latin

Cui ille respondit: Ne indignetur dominus meus: tu enim nosti populum istum, quod pronus sit ad malum:

Original

Hebrew

English

“Do not be enraged, my lord,” Aaron replied. “You yourself know that the people are intent on evil.

Notes

Exodus 32:21–25

Aaron denied responsibility, even though he made the molds and poured the gold (32:4). Aaron wanted Moses to believe it all just happened (32:24). He implied he had no choice because the people were so evil (32:22).

Aaron did not fool Moses. Moses knew Aaron could have led the people, but instead, he allowed them to get completely out of control (32:25).

Exodus 32:15–29

When Moses saw what was happening, he became much less calm than he was on the mountain. He smashed the two tablets (32:15–19). He destroyed the calf (32:20). He confronted Aaron (32:21–25). He ordered the death of the rebellious leaders (32:26–29).

Exodus 32:1–35

Moses had been gone for many days. While waiting at the bottom of Mount Sinai, the people wanted protection, guidance, and a way to show their worship. God understood this and wanted to help them (see chapters 25–31). But the Israelites tried to meet their needs on their own. Fellowship with God requires relying on him (see John 15:5; 2 Corinthians 3:5).

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Moses Anger Dealing with Conflict Pure Worship Temple Design as a Picture of God's Truth The Bronze Snake The Plagues

Events

Tabernacle Builtc. 1490 BC

Related verses

Deuteronomy 9:24
You have been rebelling against the LORD since the day I came to know you.
1 Samuel 15:24
Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned; I have transgressed the LORD’s commandment and your instructions, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice.
Psalm 36:4
Even on his bed he plots wickedness; he sets himself on a path that is not good; he fails to reject evil.
Exodus 14:11
They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us into the wilderness to die? What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt?
Exodus 15:24
So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?”
Exodus 16:20
But they did not listen to Moses; some people left part of it until morning, and it became infested with maggots and began to smell. So Moses was angry with them.
Proverbs 4:16
For they cannot sleep unless they do evil; they are deprived of slumber until they make someone fall.
Exodus 16:2–4
And there in the desert the whole congregation of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron.
Deuteronomy 31:27
For I know how rebellious and stiff-necked you are. If you are already rebelling against the LORD while I am still alive, how much more will you rebel after my death!
Exodus 17:2–4
So the people contended with Moses, “Give us water to drink.” “Why do you contend with me?” Moses replied. “Why do you test the LORD?”
Exodus 16:28
Then the LORD said to Moses, “How long will you refuse to keep My commandments and instructions?
Deuteronomy 9:7
Remember this, and never forget how you provoked the LORD your God in the wilderness. From the day you left the land of Egypt until you reached this place, you have been rebelling against the LORD.

Parallels

Deuteronomy 9:7–29 Acts 7:39–43

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel

Glossary

Aaron Book of Exodus Cattle Deuteronomy, Book of Gods and Goddesses History of Israel Levi (Person) Leviticus, Book of Tabernacle

Topics

Cowardice: Aaron, in Yielding to the Israelites, when They Demanded an Idol Excuses: General Scriptures Concerning Falsehood: Aaron, in Attempting to Shift Responsibility for the Making of the Golden Calf Israel: Moses' Indignation Moses: Reproves Aaron For: Making the Golden Calf Reproof: Faithfulness in Moses, of the Israelites Responsibility: Attempts to Shift: Aaron Sin: The Wicked: Throw the Blame of, on Others

Exodus 32:22

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