Exo 32:35 | MHM | STEP | v. 35 : The Lord sends a plague among the people as punishment for their idolatry with the golden calf ( v. 35 ). Though Aaron made the calf, the people are held responsible for worshipping it. This shows the difference between sins committed out of weakness and those committed with full knowledge and intent. God’s punishment here serves as a warning for future generations about the seriousness of idolatry.

‏ Exodus 32:35

v. 35: The Lord sends a plague among the people as punishment for their idolatry with the golden calf (v. 35 ^a). Though Aaron made the calf, the people are held responsible for worshipping it. This shows the difference between sins committed out of weakness and those committed with full knowledge and intent. God’s punishment here serves as a warning for future generations about the seriousness of idolatry.