Exodus 32:31

31 So Moses went back to the LORD and said, "These people have committed such a serious sin! They made gods out of gold for themselves.

Exodus 32:31 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 32:31

And Moses returned unto the Lord
On the mount where he was in the cloud:

and said, oh, this people have sinned a great sin;
which to following words explain; he confesses the same to God he had charged the people with in ( Exodus 32:30 ) :

and have made them gods of gold;
the golden calf, which they themselves called "Elohim", gods.

Exodus 32:31 In-Context

29 Moses said, "Today you are ordained as the LORD's priests. God gave you a blessing today because each of you fought with your own sons and brothers."

30 The next day Moses said to the people, "You have committed a serious sin. Now I will go up the mountain to the LORD. Maybe I will be able to make a payment for your sin and make peace with the LORD for your sin."

31 So Moses went back to the LORD and said, "These people have committed such a serious sin! They made gods out of gold for themselves.

32 But will you forgive their sin? If not, please wipe me out of the book you have written."

33 The LORD answered Moses, "I will wipe out of my book whoever sins against me.