Exodus 32:16 nasb — The tablets were God's work, and the writing was God's writing engraved on the tablets.

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"The tablets were God's work, and the writing was God's writing engraved on the tablets."

— Exodus 32:16, NASB

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Exodus 32 — Context

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"Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, Your servants to whom You swore by Yourself, and said to them, 'I will multiply your descendants as the stars of the heavens, and all this land of which I have spoken I will give to your descendants, and they shall inherit it forever.'"

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So the LORD changed His mind about the harm which He said He would do to His people.

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Then Moses turned and went down from the mountain with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand, tablets which were written on both sides; they were written on one side and the other.

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The tablets were God's work, and the writing was God's writing engraved on the tablets.

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Now when Joshua heard the sound of the people as they shouted, he said to Moses, "There is a sound of war in the camp."

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But he said, "It is not the sound of the cry of triumph, Nor is it the sound of the cry of defeat; But the sound of singing I hear."

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It came about, as soon as Moses came near the camp, that he saw the calf and the dancing; and Moses' anger burned, and he threw the tablets from his hands and shattered them at the foot of the mountain.

Exodus 32:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 32:16 say?
Exodus 32:16 in the NASB reads: “The tablets were God's work, and the writing was God's writing engraved on the tablets.”
Where is Exodus 32:16 in the Bible?
Exodus 32:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 32, verse 16.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 32:16.
What translation should I read Exodus 32:16 in?
Exodus 32:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 32:16?
Exodus 32:16 reads (NASB): “The tablets were God's work, and the writing was God's writing engraved on the tablets.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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