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Exodus 32:2 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Exodus 32:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 32 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden earrings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them unto me.”
Exodus 32:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 32:2
Aaron's immediate compliance without protest reveals weak leadership and fear of man. The request for golden earrings (נִזְמֵי הַזָּהָב, nizmei hazahav) ironically uses jewelry likely plundered from Egypt (Ex 12:35-36) to create an idol. The earrings may have been Egyptian amulets, making their use doubly idolatrous. Aaron's passive construction 'Break off' suggests he tried to shift responsibility, yet he actively facilitated the sin rather than standing firm like Moses would have.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 32:2
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“I would make a request of you”
“and jewels of gold”
“the new wine”
“and I put bracelets on your hands”
“which I had given you”
“both men and women”
“and said”
“as the camels had done drinking”