delayed = put them to shame by his not coming down. Compare Psalms 44:7 ; Psalms 53:5 ; Psalms 119:3 .
out of = from.
make us gods . The great sin of to-day (1 Corinthians 10:7 , 1 Corinthians 10:11 ). Made now not of materials; but made by imagination; and worshipped by the senses.
man . Hebrew. 'ish , App-14 .
wot not = know not.
all = the greater part. Figure of speech Synecdoche (of Genus), App-6 .
them . The Ellipsis ( App-6 ) should be supplied by the word "it ": i.e. the gold (Exodus 32:3 ).
burnt offerings . Hebrew, plural of 'alah. See App-43 . eat and to drink. Figure of speech Ellipsis ( App-6 ), i.e. to eat [the sacrifices] and to drink [the libations].
to play = to make sport. Compare Exodus 32:19 . So 1 Corinthians 10:7 . to dance: i, e. lasciviously. This was part of idolatrous worship.
the LORD . Hebrew "the face of Jehovah": i.e. before, or in the presence of Jehovah.
God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 .
Thy . . . Thou . This is the reply of Moses. He knows they were not "cast off" (Romans 11:2 ), but only "cast aside" (Romans 11:11 ) for a little moment. See notes on Romans 11:2 , Romans 11:15 .
the tables . . . the tables . Figure of speech Epanadiplosis ( App-6 ), emphasising the importance of the statement.
the writing . . the writing . Figure of speech Epizeuxis. App-6 . The two figures together greatly emphasising the verse as a whole; and, combined = another Figure of speech Anadiplosis ( App-6 ), viz. "tables", "writings"-; -"writings", "tables "the solemn or important writing. See note on Exodus 17:14 .
three thousand men . These 3,000 were the "men" slain by "the sons of Levi. "The 23,000 of 1 Corinthians 10:8 includes those who died of the "plague" which followed. See verse Exodus 32:35 , below.
behold . A special reading (Severna Codex, App-34 ) has "and behold". See App-34 .
Mine angel . Probably an inferior angel, not that of Exodus 23:20 , Exodus 23:21 .
when I visit. Figure of speech Polyptoton ( App-6 ). Literally "when I visit I will visit". See note on Genesis 26:28 with Gen 60:24 , Gen 60:25 . This is to emphasise the fact that there is such a thing as postponed judgment. Compare Exodus 34:7 . Numbers 14:33 .Ezekiel 18:1-3 .Matthew 23:32-36 .
Verse 1
delayed = put them to shame by his not coming down. Compare Psalms 44:7 ; Psalms 53:5 ; Psalms 119:3 .
out of = from.
make us gods . The great sin of to-day (1 Corinthians 10:7 , 1 Corinthians 10:11 ). Made now not of materials; but made by imagination; and worshipped by the senses.
man . Hebrew. 'ish , App-14 .
wot not = know not.
all = the greater part. Figure of speech Synecdoche (of Genus), App-6 .
them . The Ellipsis ( App-6 ) should be supplied by the word "it ": i.e. the gold (Exodus 32:3 ).
Verse 4
calf . The chief Egyptian god, with which they were familiar in Egypt.
These be thy gods . Expounded in Nehemiah 9:18 as meaning "This is thy god". Compare Psalms 106:19 .
Verse 5
a feast to the LORD . All done under cover of "religion".
the LORD . Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 .
Verse 6
offered. Hebrew. 'alah. See App-43 .
burnt offerings . Hebrew, plural of 'alah. See App-43 . eat and to drink. Figure of speech Ellipsis ( App-6 ), i.e. to eat [the sacrifices] and to drink [the libations].
to play = to make sport. Compare Exodus 32:19 . So 1 Corinthians 10:7 . to dance: i, e. lasciviously. This was part of idolatrous worship.
Verse 7
the LORD [Hebrew. Jehovah. said . See note on Exodus 3:7 , and cep. note on Exodus 6:10 .
thy . . . thou . As though disowning them. Compare Moses' grand faith, in his reply, Exodus 32:11 .
Verse 8
sacrificed . Hebrew. zaback App-43 .
Verse 9
behold . Figure of speech Asterismos ( App-6 ).
Verse 11
the LORD . Hebrew "the face of Jehovah": i.e. before, or in the presence of Jehovah.
God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 .
Thy . . . Thou . This is the reply of Moses. He knows they were not "cast off" (Romans 11:2 ), but only "cast aside" (Romans 11:11 ) for a little moment. See notes on Romans 11:2 , Romans 11:15 .
Verse 12
Wherefore . . . ? Figure of speech Erotesis ( App-6 ).
mischief , or wrong-doing. Hebrew. r'a'a. App-44 . repent. Figure of speech Anthropopatheia ( App-6 ).
evil. Hebrew. r'a'a. App-44 .
Verse 13
Israel. Not Jacob, because this is the language of highest faith.
swarest . Figure of speech Anthropopatheia ( App-6 ). Compare Hebrews 6:13 , Hebrews 6:17 . Genesis 22:16-18 .
as the stars . Figure of speech Paroemia ( App-6 ).
Verse 14
thought to do . Hebrew which He spake of doing.
Verse 15
went down . Moses' fourth descent. See note on Exodus 19:3 (the fifth ascent was in Exodus 24:9 ),
the two tables . See on Exodus 31:18 .
Verse 16
the tables . . . the tables . Figure of speech Epanadiplosis ( App-6 ), emphasising the importance of the statement.
the writing . . the writing . Figure of speech Epizeuxis. App-6 . The two figures together greatly emphasising the verse as a whole; and, combined = another Figure of speech Anadiplosis ( App-6 ), viz. "tables", "writings"-; -"writings", "tables "the solemn or important writing. See note on Exodus 17:14 .
Verse 18
shout . . . cry . . . singular. The same word in Hebrew.
Verse 19
dancing . Compare Exodus 32:6 . As in the worship of Apis.
Verse 20
burnt. A secret known to the Egyptians.
water . Compare Deuteronomy 9:2 .Deuteronomy 17:6 .
children = sons.
Verse 21
sin. Hebrew. chat'a. App-44 .
Verse 22
are set : or, supply the Ellipsis "are ready for ""
Verse 23
man . Hebrew 'ish, App-14 .
wot = know.
Verse 26
Who . . . ? &c. Figure of speech Erotesis ( App-6 ).
all. Figure of speech Synecdoche (of Genus), App-6 , i.e. all who had not joined in the idolatry. Compare Deuteronomy 33:9 .
Verse 27
side = thigh.
Verse 28
children = sons.
three thousand men . These 3,000 were the "men" slain by "the sons of Levi. "The 23,000 of 1 Corinthians 10:8 includes those who died of the "plague" which followed. See verse Exodus 32:35 , below.
Verse 29
Consecrate . See note on Exodus 28:4 .
Verse 31
returned. Moses' fifth ascent. See note on Exodus 19:8 .
Verse 32
sin = Figure of speech Aposiopesis ( App-6 ), to emphasise the unspeakableness of the sin.
Thy book. Figure of speech Anthropopatheia ( App-6 ). Compare Psalms 69:28 . Isaiah 4:3 .
Verse 33
him . Under the Law, the sinner blotted out: under grace, sin blotted out.
Verse 34
behold . A special reading (Severna Codex, App-34 ) has "and behold". See App-34 .
Mine angel . Probably an inferior angel, not that of Exodus 23:20 , Exodus 23:21 .
when I visit. Figure of speech Polyptoton ( App-6 ). Literally "when I visit I will visit". See note on Genesis 26:28 with Gen 60:24 , Gen 60:25 . This is to emphasise the fact that there is such a thing as postponed judgment. Compare Exodus 34:7 . Numbers 14:33 .Ezekiel 18:1-3 .Matthew 23:32-36 .
Verse 35
plagued. See note on Exodus 32:28 above.