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Exodus 32:12 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Exodus 32:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 32 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people.”
Exodus 32:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 32:12
Moses appeals to God's reputation among the Egyptians who would say לְרָעָה הוֹצִיאָם (lera'ah hotzi'am, He brought them out for evil purposes). The argument addresses God's missionary concern—His name's honor among nations. Moses suggests Israel's destruction would vindicate Egypt's gods and slander Yahweh's character, making Him appear malicious or impotent. The plea שׁוּב מֵחֲרוֹן אַפֶּךָ (shuv meicharon apecha, turn from Your fierce wrath) uses anthropomorphic language, and וְהִנָּחֵם (vehinnachem, repent) means 'relent' or 'change course'—not that God sinned, but that He responds to inter...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 32:12
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“Then the Egyptians will hear it; for you brought up this people in your might from among them;”
“Because Yahweh was not able to bring them into the land which he promised to them”
“and will compass us round”
“And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.”
“to this day; and Yahweh turned from the fierceness of his anger. Therefore the name of that place was called The valley of Achor to this day.”
“and worked for my name's sake”
“being merciful”
“I would scatter them afar. I would make the memory of them to cease from among men;”
“and let all those who are in our cities who have married foreign women come at appointed times”
“The LORD repented for this: It shall not be”