Exo 32:32-33 | TNotes | STEP | 32:32 As if underlining his earlier refusal of God’s invitation to become a great nation at the people’s expense, Moses here rather piously asked God to destroy him, too, if he chose not to forgive the people.

‏ Exodus 32:32-33

32:32 ^a As if underlining his earlier refusal of God’s invitation to become a great nation at the people’s expense, Moses here rather piously asked God to destroy him, too, if he chose not to forgive the people.
32:33 ^b God dismissed Moses’ request. He would bring judgment only on those who had sinned in the incident.