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Exodus 32:10 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Exodus 32:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 32 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation.”
Exodus 32:10 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 32:10
God's command וְעַתָּה הַנִּיחָה לִּי (ve'ata hanicha li, now therefore let Me alone) seems strange—why would omnipotent God need Moses to 'let Him alone'? This reveals God's willingness to be persuaded by intercessory prayer, inviting Moses into the decision. The phrase וְיִחַר־אַפִּי בָהֶם (veyichar-api bahem, that My wrath may wax hot) uses fire imagery for righteous indignation. וַאֲכַלֵּם (va'achalem, and I may consume them) shows the covenant-breaking deserved death. God's promise to make Moses גּוֹי גָּדוֹל (goy gadol, a great nation) echoes His Abrahamic promise (Gen 12:2), offering Mo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 32:10
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“that I may destroy them”
“and disinherit them”
“with which Yahweh was angry against you to destroy you. But Yahweh listened to me that time also.”
“that I may consume them in a moment. They fell on their faces.”
“and said”
“Please”
“and I will kill you with the sword; and your wives shall be widows”
“Don't pray for this people for [their] good.”
“Though Moses and Samuel stood before me”
“and said”