Exodus 34:32

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And afterward all the children of Israel came nigh: and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him in mount Sinai.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Afterwards, all the people of Isra'el came near; and he passed on to them all the orders that ADONAI had told him on Mount Sinai.

Berean Standard Bible:

And after this all the Israelites came near, and Moses commanded them to do everything that the LORD had told him on Mount Sinai.

American Standard Version:

And afterward all the children of Israel came nigh: and he gave them in commandment all that Jehovah had spoken with him in mount Sinai.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And afterward^{H310} all the children^{H1121} of Israel^{H3478} came nigh^{H5066}: and he gave them in commandment^{H6680} all that the LORD^{H3068} had spoken^{H1696} with him in mount^{H2022} Sinai^{H5514}.

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Commentary for Exodus 34:32

**Themes:**
- **Divine Revelation:** The verse emphasizes the transmission of God's commandments from Moses to the Israelites, highlighting the importance of divine revelation in shaping the community's laws and way of life.
- **Moses' Role as Mediator:** Moses is portrayed as the mediator between God and the people, receiving the word of God and then conveying it to the Israelites, which underscores his leadership and prophetic role.
- **Covenant and Obedience:** The giving of the commandments is part of the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where obedience to God's laws is expected in exchange for His protection and blessings.

**Historical Context:**
- **Exodus Narrative:** This event takes place after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, during their time in the wilderness. It follows the incident of the Golden Calf, where the people had violated the covenant by worshipping an idol.
- **Second Set of Tablets:** Exodus 34:32 is part of the account where Moses ascends Mount Sinai to receive a second set of stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments, after the first set were broken in anger over the people's idolatry.
- **Re-establishment of the Covenant:** The verse occurs within the context of God renewing the covenant with Israel through Moses, reaffirming the terms of the relationship and providing a fresh start for the community after their transgression.
- **Theophany and Transfiguration:** Preceding this verse, Moses' face is described as shining after his encounter with God, reflecting a theophany or divine manifestation. This transformative experience visually signifies the sanctity and authority of Moses' mission.

In summary, Exodus 34:32 reflects the themes of divine revelation, Moses' pivotal role as a mediator, and the covenantal bond between God and Israel, set against the backdrop of the renewal of the covenant after the people's breach of faith.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H310
   There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַחַר
   Transliteration: ʼachar
   Pronunciation: akh-ar'
   Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3478
   There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
   Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
   Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
   Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel.
   
4. Strong's Number: H5066
   There are 112 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָגַשׁ
   Transliteration: nâgash
   Pronunciation: naw-gash'
   Description: a primitive root; to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to present; figuratively, to adduce an argument; by reversal, to stand back; (make to) approach (nigh), bring (forth, hither, near), (cause to) come (hither, near, nigh), give place, go hard (up), (be, draw, go) near (nigh), offer, overtake, present, put, stand.
   
5. Strong's Number: H6680
   There are 475 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צָוָה
   Transliteration: tsâvâh
   Pronunciation: tsaw-vaw'
   Description: a primitive root; (intensively) to constitute, enjoin; appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
7. Strong's Number: H1696
   There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָבַר
   Transliteration: dâbar
   Pronunciation: daw-bar'
   Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work.
   
8. Strong's Number: H2022
   There are 485 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: הַר
   Transliteration: har
   Pronunciation: har
   Description: a shortened form of הָרָר; a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively); hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion.
   
9. Strong's Number: H5514
   There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סִינַי
   Transliteration: Çîynay
   Pronunciation: see-nah'-ee
   Description: of uncertain derivation; Sinai, mountain of Arabia; Sinai.