Exodus 32:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 32:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 32:1 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto A..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 32:1 — KJV
“And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.”
— Exodus 32:1 (KJV)
Exodus 32:1 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 32:1
“Saying unto Aaron, Make us gods to go before us: for as for this Moses, which brought us out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 32:1: moses, come, aaron
“For they said unto me, Make us gods, which shall go before us: for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 32:1: moses, come, make
“And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 32:1: come, down, mount
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Go, get thee down; for thy people, which thou broughtest out of the land of Egypt, have corrupted themselves:”
Shares key themes with Exodus 32:1: people, moses, down
“And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of the people that were round about them, and bowed themselves unto them, and provoked the LORD to anger.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 32:1: people, themselves, gods
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