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Exodus 33:4 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Exodus 33:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 33 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when the people heard these evil tidings, they mourned: and no man did put on him his ornaments.”
Exodus 33:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 33:4
And when the people heard these evil tidings, they mourned—The Hebrew רָעָה (ra'ah, 'evil/calamitous') captures the devastating nature of losing God's presence. True repentance manifests in mourning, not mere regret over consequences. Removing ornaments (likely the jewelry used to make the golden calf) signifies stripping away false securities and idolatrous attachments. This corporate grief demonstrates awakened conscience—they finally grasp that covenant without communion, promise without presence, is spiritual poverty.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 33:4
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“And Moses told these sayings unto all the children of Israel: and the people mourned greatly.”
“and to Eleazar and to Ithamar”
“and lay aside their robes”
“but not aloud”
“and cried; and the people wept that night.”
“and your shoes on your feet: you shall not mourn nor weep; but you shall pine away in your iniquities”
“but they howl on their beds. They assemble themselves for grain and new wine. They turn away from me.”
“you women who are at ease! Be troubled”
“and to the prophets”