Exodus 32:29 Meaning
For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day.
Context Explained
27And he said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Put every man his sword by his side, and go in and out from gate to gate throughout the camp, and slay every man his brother, and every man his companion, and every man his neighbour.
28And the children of Levi did according to the word of Moses: and there fell of the people that day about three thousand men.
29For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day.
30And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses said unto the people, Ye have sinned a great sin: and now I will go up unto the LORD; peradventure I shall make an atonement for your sin.
31And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
James 4:8
James calls for drawing near to God, similar to Moses' call for consecration.
1 Peter 1:15
Peter encourages holiness, reflecting the theme of consecration found in Moses' words.
Hebrews 10:22
The call to draw near to God parallels Moses' call for the people to consecrate themselves.
Source: Exodus 32:29