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Exodus 32:21 Cross-References

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And Moses said unto Aaron, What did this people unto thee, that thou hast brought so great a sin upon them?

Exodus 32:21 (KJV)

Historical Context for Exodus 32:21

People Mentioned

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Mosesled Israel out of Egypt in the Exodus (EXO 13:3)
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Aaronbrother of Moses (EXO 4:14) and Levitical priest (EXO 28:1)

Commentary on Exodus 32:21

Moses confronts Aaron with מֶה־עָשָׂה לְךָ הָעָם הַזֶּה (meh-asah lecha ha'am hazeh, What did this people do to you?) suggesting the people pressured Aaron—but leaders are accountable regardless of pressure. The charge כִּי־הֵבֵאתָ עָלָיו חֲטָאָה גְדֹלָה (ki-heveta alav chata'ah gedolah, that you have brought upon it a great sin) uses the adjective גְדֹלָה (gedolah, great) to emphasize the sin's enormity. Moses holds Aaron directly responsible despite popular demand, teaching that spiritual leaders cannot excuse compromise by blaming followers.

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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