Exodus 32:31 kjv — And Moses returned unto the Lord, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold.

King James Version

"And Moses returned unto the Lord, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold."

— Exodus 32:31, King James Version

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Exodus 32 — Context

28

And the children of Levi did according to the word of Moses: and there fell of the people that day about three thousand men.

29

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.

30

And 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.

31

And Moses returned unto the Lord, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold.

32

Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin—; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.

33

And the Lord said unto Moses, Whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book.

34

Therefore now go, lead the people unto the place of which I have spoken unto thee: behold, mine Angel shall go before thee: nevertheless in the day when I visit I will visit their sin upon them.

Exodus 32:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 32:31 say?
Exodus 32:31 in the King James Version reads: “And Moses returned unto the Lord, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold.”
Where is Exodus 32:31 in the Bible?
Exodus 32:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 32, verse 31.
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 32:31.
What translation should I read Exodus 32:31 in?
Exodus 32:31 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 32:31?
Exodus 32:31 reads (KJV): “And Moses returned unto the Lord, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold.” 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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