Exodus 32:2
Exodus 32:2 in Multiple Translations
So Aaron told them, “Take off the gold earrings that are on your wives and sons and daughters, and bring them to me.”
And Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden earrings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them unto me.
And Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden rings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them unto me.
Then Aaron said to them, Take off the gold rings which are in the ears of your wives and your sons and your daughters, and give them to me.
“Bring to me the gold earrings that your wives, sons, and daughters are wearing,” Aaron replied.
And Aaron said vnto them, Plucke off the golden earings, which are in the eares of your wiues, of your sonnes, and of your daughters, and bring them vnto me.
And Aaron saith unto them, 'Break off the rings of gold which [are] in the ears of your wives, your sons, and your daughters, and bring in unto me;'
Aaron said to them, “Take off the golden rings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them to me.”
And Aaron said to them, Break off the golden ear-rings which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them to me.
And Aaron said to them: Take the golden earrings from the ears of your wives, and your sons and daughters, and bring them to me.
Aaron replied to them, “All right, I will do that, but tell your wives and your sons and your daughters to take off all their gold earrings and bring them to me.”
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 32:2
Study Notes — Exodus 32:2
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- Exodus 32:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 32:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 32:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 32:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 32:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 32:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 32:2
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 32:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 32:2
- Sermons on Exodus 32:2
Context — The Golden Calf
2So Aaron told them, “Take off the gold earrings that are on your wives and sons and daughters, and bring them to me.”
3Then all the people took off their gold earrings and brought them to Aaron. 4He took the gold from their hands, and with an engraving tool he fashioned it into a molten calf. And they said, “These, O Israel, are your gods, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 8:24–27 | Then he added, “Let me make a request of you, that each of you give me an earring from his plunder.” (For the enemies had gold earrings because they were Ishmaelites.) “We will give them gladly,” they replied. So they spread out a garment, and each man threw an earring from his plunder onto it. The weight of the gold earrings he had requested was 1,700 shekels, in addition to the crescent ornaments, the pendants, the purple garments of the kings of Midian, and the chains from the necks of their camels. From all this Gideon made an ephod, which he placed in Ophrah, his hometown. But soon all Israel prostituted themselves by worshiping it there, and it became a snare to Gideon and his household. |
| 2 | Exodus 12:35–36 | Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 16:17 | You also took the fine jewelry of gold and silver I had given you, and you made male idols with which to prostitute yourself. |
| 4 | Hosea 2:8 | For she does not acknowledge that it was I who gave her grain, new wine, and oil, who lavished on her silver and gold— which they crafted for Baal. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 16:11–12 | I adorned you with jewelry, and I put bracelets on your wrists and a chain around your neck. I put a ring in your nose, earrings on your ears, and a beautiful crown upon your head. |
| 6 | Exodus 35:22 | So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD. |
| 7 | Genesis 24:47 | Then I asked her, ‘Whose daughter are you?’ She replied, ‘The daughter of Bethuel son of Nahor, whom Milcah bore to him.’ So I put the ring on her nose and the bracelets on her wrists. |
| 8 | Genesis 24:22 | And after the camels had finished drinking, he took out a gold ring weighing a beka, and two gold bracelets for her wrists weighing ten shekels. |
Exodus 32:2 Summary
In this verse, Aaron tells the people to take off their gold earrings so he can use the gold to create an idol. This shows that Aaron is giving in to the people's demands and not standing up for what is right. We can learn from this that it's easy to get caught up in what others want us to do, but as followers of God, we need to prioritize obedience to Him, as seen in Exodus 20:3-4 and Matthew 22:37. By remembering that God is the one who truly satisfies our hearts, we can avoid creating our own 'idols' and instead worship Him alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Aaron ask the people to take off their gold earrings?
Aaron asked the people to take off their gold earrings so he could use the gold to create an idol, as the people had requested, which was a misguided attempt to replace Moses and God, as seen in Exodus 32:1 and Deuteronomy 9:16.
What is the significance of the gold earrings in this context?
The gold earrings represented the people's wealth and treasure, which they were willing to use to create an idol, showing their priorities and lack of trust in God, similar to the warnings in Exodus 20:3-4 and 1 Timothy 6:10.
How does Aaron's actions in this verse relate to his role as a spiritual leader?
Aaron's actions in this verse demonstrate a failure of spiritual leadership, as he gave in to the people's demands and helped them create an idol, rather than guiding them towards obedience to God, as seen in Hebrews 13:17 and 1 Corinthians 11:1.
What can we learn from Aaron's mistake in this verse?
We can learn from Aaron's mistake the importance of standing firm in our faith and not giving in to pressure from others, as well as the need for spiritual leaders to prioritize obedience to God, as seen in Joshua 24:15 and Acts 5:29.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I prioritize my own desires over obedience to God, and how can I change this?
- How can I, like Aaron, be tempted to compromise my faith in order to please others, and what are some strategies for resisting this temptation?
- What are some modern-day 'idols' that I may be tempted to create or worship, and how can I recognize and avoid them?
- How can I, as a follower of God, stand firm in my faith and resist the pressure to conform to the world around me, as seen in Romans 12:2?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 32:2
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 32:2
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 32:2
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 32:2
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 32:2
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 32:2
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 32:2
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 32:2
Sermons on Exodus 32:2
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Redemption: Grace and Love by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of meeting God's needs through love and grace. He uses the example of the Israelites building the Tabernacle to illustrate th |
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The Reluctant God - Part 3 by G.W. North | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of Moses and his initial reluctance to answer God's call. Despite Moses' objections, God became angry with him and Moses ultimatel |
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Blessed for a Purpose by E.A. Adeboye | E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's purpose in the blessings He bestows upon His children, highlighting that these blessings are not just for personal benef |
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A Pastor’s Response to "An Urgent Warning" by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the role of a pastor in responding to prophetic warnings about impending dangers. He reassures his congregation of God's sovereignty and control over all |
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Hosea and Gomer - God's Endtime Strategy by Art Katz | Art Katz explores God's endtime strategy for restoring Israel through the metaphor of Hosea and Gomer, illustrating God's deep grief over Israel's unfaithfulness. He emphasizes tha |
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Hosea 2:8 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of recognizing the true source of our blessings, which ultimately come from God. He warns against the tragic misuse of gifts when we fail to a |
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Consecration by Eli Brayley | Eli Brayley preaches on the importance of consecration, emphasizing that as Christians, without consecration to the Lord, we will achieve very little for Heaven. The key to all spi |







