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Exodus 32:25 Cross-References

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And when Moses saw that the people were naked; (for Aaron had made them naked unto their shame among their enemies:) their enemies: Heb. those that rose up against them

Exodus 32:25 (KJV)

Historical Context for Exodus 32:25

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 32:25

Moses saw the people were פָרֻעַ (parua, naked/unrestrained/broken loose), a term suggesting wild disorder, possibly literal nakedness in pagan revelry. Aaron had פְּרָעֹה (per'ah, let them loose), using a causative form—he actively permitted their unrestrained behavior. The phrase לְשִׁמְצָה בְּקָמֵיהֶם (le-shimtzah be-qameihem, for a derision among their enemies) indicates Israel became a mockery, their shameful conduct visible to surrounding nations, damaging God's reputation. This public disgrace worse than private sin because it blasphemes God's name before pagans (Rom 2:24).

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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