Exodus 32:22 - Printer Friendly

ESV: And Aaron said, "Let not the anger of my lord burn hot. You know the people, that they are set on evil.

NIV: "Do not be angry, my lord," Aaron answered. "You know how prone these people are to evil.

NASB: And Aaron said, 'Do not let the anger of my lord burn; you know the people yourself, that they are prone to evil.

CSB: "Don’t be enraged, my lord," Aaron replied. "You yourself know that the people are intent on evil.

NLT: Don’t get so upset, my lord,' Aaron replied. 'You yourself know how evil these people are.

KJV: And Aaron said, Let not the anger of my lord wax hot: thou knowest the people, that they are set on mischief.

NKJV: So Aaron said, “Do not let the anger of my lord become hot. You know the people, that they are set on evil.

The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage. Moses serves as God's spokesman, as the Lord brings plagues and judgments on Egypt, leading to the release of Israel.

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