Exodus 32:33
Exodus 32:33 in Multiple Translations
The LORD replied to Moses, “Whoever has sinned against Me, I will blot out of My book.
And the LORD said unto Moses, Whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book.
And Jehovah said unto Moses, Whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book.
And the Lord said to Moses, Whoever has done evil against me will be taken out of my book.
But the Lord replied to Moses, “It's those who sinned against me who will be blotted out of my scroll.
Then the Lord sayd to Moses, Whosoeuer hath sinned against me, I will put out of my booke.
And Jehovah saith unto Moses, 'Whoso hath sinned against Me — I blot him out of My book;
The LORD said to Moses, “Whoever has sinned against me, I will blot him out of my book.
And the LORD said to Moses, Whoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book.
And the Lord answered him: He that hath sinned against me, him will I strike out of my book:
But Yahweh said to Moses/me, “It is only those who have sinned against me whose names I will erase from that book.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 32:33
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Exodus 32:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
יְהוָ֖ה
אֶל
מֹשֶׁ֑ה
מִ֚י
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
חָֽטָא
לִ֔/י
אֶמְחֶ֖/נּוּ
מִ/סִּפְרִֽ/י
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מֹשֶׁ֑ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
מִ֚י
mîy
H4310
who?
Part
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
חָֽטָא
châṭâʼ
H2398
to sin
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לִ֔/י
Prep | Suff
אֶמְחֶ֖/נּוּ
mâchâh
H4229
to wipe
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs | Suff
מִ/סִּפְרִֽ/י
çêpher
H5612
scroll
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 32:33
וַ/יֹּ֥אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מֹשֶׁ֑ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
מִ֚י
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
חָֽטָא
châṭâʼ
H2398
"to sin"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To sin means to miss the mark or go wrong, incurring guilt or penalty, and can also mean to repent or make amends. It is used in the Bible to describe wrongdoing and its consequences.
Definition: 1) to sin, miss, miss the way, go wrong, incur guilt, forfeit, purify from uncleanness 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to miss 1a2) to sin, miss the goal or path of right and duty 1a3) to incur guilt, incur penalty by sin, forfeit 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to bear loss 1b2) to make a sin-offering 1b3) to purify from sin 1b4) to purify from uncleanness 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to miss the mark 1c2) to induce to sin, cause to sin 1c3) to bring into guilt or condemnation or punishment 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to miss oneself, lose oneself, wander from the way 1d2) to purify oneself from uncleanness
Usage: Occurs in 220 OT verses. KJV: bear the blame, cleanse, commit (sin), by fault, harm he hath done, loss, miss, (make) offend(-er), offer for sin, purge, purify (self), make reconciliation, (cause, make) sin(-ful, -ness), trespass. See also: Genesis 20:6; 1 Kings 15:34; Psalms 4:5.
לִ֔/י
""
Prep | Suff
אֶמְחֶ֖/נּוּ
mâchâh
H4229
"to wipe"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs | Suff
This verb means to erase or wipe something away. In Psalm 51:1, David asks God to blot out his sins. It can also mean to reach out or touch something.
Definition: 1) to wipe, wipe out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to wipe 1a2) to blot out, obliterate 1a3) to blot out, exterminate 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be wiped out 1b2) to be blotted out 1b3) to be exterminated 1c) (Hiphil) to blot out (from memory)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: abolish, blot out, destroy, full of marrow, put out, reach unto, [idiom] utterly, wipe (away, out). See also: Genesis 6:7; Nehemiah 13:14; Psalms 9:6.
מִ/סִּפְרִֽ/י
çêpher
H5612
"scroll"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word means a written document, like a scroll or book, used to record important events or messages. It appears in books like Isaiah and Matthew, referring to written records.
Definition: : document 1) missive, document, writing, book 1a) missive 1a1) letter (of instruction), written order, commission, request, written decree 1b) legal document, certificate of divorce, deed of purchase, indictment, sign 1c) book, scroll 1c1) book of prophecies 1c2) genealogical register 1c3) law-book 1c4) book (of poems) 1c5) book (of kings) 1c6) books of the canon, scripture 1c7) record book (of God) 1d) book-learning, writing 1d1) be able to read (after verb 'to know')
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: bill, book, evidence, [idiom] learn(-ed) (-ing), letter, register, scroll. See also: Genesis 5:1; 2 Chronicles 17:9; Psalms 40:8.
Study Notes — Exodus 32:33
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- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 32:33 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 32:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 32:33
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 32:33
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 32:33
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 32:33
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 32:33
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 32:33
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 32:33
- Sermons on Exodus 32:33
Context — The Golden Calf
31So Moses returned to the LORD and said, “Oh, what a great sin these people have committed! They have made gods of gold for themselves.
32Yet now, if You would only forgive their sin.... But if not, please blot me out of the book that You have written.”
33The LORD replied to Moses, “Whoever has sinned against Me, I will blot out of My book.
34Now go, lead the people to the place I described. Behold, My angel shall go before you. But on the day I settle accounts, I will punish them for their sin.” 35And the LORD sent a plague on the people because of what they had done with the calf that Aaron had made.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 29:20 | The LORD will never be willing to forgive him. Instead, His anger and jealousy will burn against that man, and every curse written in this book will fall upon him. The LORD will blot out his name from under heaven |
| 2 | Ezekiel 18:4 | Behold, every soul belongs to Me; both father and son are Mine. The soul who sins is the one who will die. |
| 3 | Revelation 20:12 | And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And there were open books, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. |
| 4 | Psalms 69:28 | May they be blotted out of the Book of Life and not listed with the righteous. |
| 5 | Psalms 9:5 | You have rebuked the nations; You have destroyed the wicked; You have erased their name forever and ever. |
| 6 | Leviticus 23:30 | I will destroy from among his people anyone who does any work on this day. |
| 7 | Philippians 4:3 | Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have labored with me for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life. |
| 8 | Psalms 109:13–14 | May his descendants be cut off; may their name be blotted out from the next generation. May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD, and the sin of his mother never be blotted out. |
| 9 | Revelation 13:8 | And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written from the foundation of the world in the Book of Life belonging to the Lamb who was slain. |
Exodus 32:33 Summary
This verse means that God takes sin very seriously, and those who sin against Him will be held accountable, as seen in Exodus 32:33. However, it also reminds us that God is a God of mercy and forgiveness, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, and that He desires a personal relationship with each of us. To be blotted out of God's book means to be separated from Him for eternity, but through faith in Jesus Christ, we can have our names written in the book of life, as promised in Revelation 21:27. By trusting in God's love and forgiveness, we can live a life that is pleasing to Him and avoid being blotted out of His book.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be blotted out of God's book?
To be blotted out of God's book means to be removed from His record of those who are saved, as seen in Exodus 32:33, and as warned in Revelation 22:19, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness to God.
Is this verse talking about the loss of salvation for believers?
This verse is not directly addressing the loss of salvation for believers, but rather the removal of those who have rejected God from His book, as seen in Psalm 69:28, highlighting the distinction between the righteous and the wicked.
How does this verse relate to God's forgiveness?
This verse shows that God's forgiveness is not automatic, but rather it is conditional upon repentance and faith, as seen in Exodus 32:33 and 1 John 1:9, emphasizing the need for a personal relationship with God.
What is the book that God is referring to in this verse?
The book that God is referring to is likely the book of life, as mentioned in Revelation 20:12-15, which contains the names of those who are destined for eternal life with God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be sinning against God, and how can I repent and turn back to Him?
- How does the concept of being blotted out of God's book impact my understanding of the importance of living a righteous life?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my faithfulness to God, and how can I trust in His mercy and forgiveness?
- How does this verse encourage me to pray for those who do not know God, and to share the gospel with them?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 32:33
And the Lord said unto Moses,.... In answer to his request: whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book; not that anyone that is really in the book of life is ever blotted out,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 32:33
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. Said unto the people, Ye have sinned.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 32:33
Whosoever hath sinned, or, doth sin, to wit, presumptuously, obstinately, and impenitently, him will I cut off out of the land of the living, and eternally deprive of my favour and glory, and not thee who art innocent and righteous.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 32:33
Exodus 32:33 And the LORD said unto Moses, Whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book.Ver. 33. Blot out.] Cut him out of the roll of the living.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 32:33
(33) Whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out.—Comp. Ezekiel 18:4 : “The soul that sinneth, it shall die.” A mere man cannot take other men’s sins on him, cannot relieve them of the penalties attached to sin, the worst of which is the depravation of the soul itself. Sin persisted in blots out from God’s book by the absolute contradiction that there is between evil and good. Even Christ’s merits cannot avail the sinner who does not put away his sin, detest it, abhor, it, revolt from it. Only One who can implant a principle of life in man can save from death.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 32:33
Verse 33. Whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out] As if the Divine Being had said: "All my conduct is regulated by infinite justice and righteousness: in no case shall the innocent ever suffer for the guilty. That no man may transgress through ignorance, I have given you my law, and thus published my covenant; the people themselves have acknowledged its justice and equity, and have voluntarily ratified it. He then that sins against me, (for sin is the transgression of the law, 1 John 3:4, and the law must be published and known that it may be binding,) him will I blot out of my book." And is it not remarkable that to these conditions of the covenant God strictly adhered, so that not one soul of these transgressors ever entered into the promised rest! Here was justice. And yet, though they deserved death, they were spared! Here was mercy. Thus, as far as justice would permit, mercy extended; and as far as mercy would permit, justice proceeded. Behold, O reader, the GOODNESS and SEVERITY of GOD! MERCY saves all that JUSTICE can spare; and JUSTICE destroys all that MERCY should not save.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 32:33
33. Jehovah replies that He will blot out of His book not the righteous, but those only who have sinned against Him.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 32:33
33. Him will I blot out — Only the wilful sinner, who violates the holy commandments and persists in his disobedience, shall be cut off from the people of God.
Sermons on Exodus 32:33
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(Gospel in the Book of Esther) 1. the Doom of the People by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the theme of redemption and foreshadowing in the word of God. He emphasizes that even though the nation of Israel faced discipline and conseq |
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The Centrality of Christ by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher uses vivid illustrations to convey the urgency and gravity of the message. He describes a scenario where a village is about to be engulfed by a breache |
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So That We Might Become the Righteousness of God by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the anticipation of the second part of the story of God's plan for salvation. He describes the scene of Jesus, the Son of God, being crucifi |
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The Cup of Wrath by Andrew Bonar | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the severity of God's wrath and the consequences of sin. He uses imagery of the seven seals, trumpets, and vials from the book of Revelation |
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Breaking the Bondage of an Ungodly Heritage by Don Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the concept of breaking the chains of an ungodly heritage. He criticizes the idea that individuals are not personally responsible for their ac |
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Alive or Dead (Reading) by J.C. Ryle | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a consistent and faithful life as a witness for God. He urges listeners to let their words, actions, and attitudes |
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Esther 8:7 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the significance of one's last words and the desire to leave a positive legacy. The sermon emphasizes God's continuous work on behalf of his |