Acts 7:40
Acts 7:40 Meaning and Explanation
“Saying unto Aaron, Make us gods to go before us: for as for this Moses, which brought us out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.”
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Read Full Chapter →The people told Aaron to make them gods to go before them, since they did not know what had become of Moses.
What Does Acts 7:40 Mean?
With Moses out of sight on the mountain, the people demanded visible gods to lead them (Exodus 32:1).
Impatience is the seedbed of idolatry. When the mediator God appointed delayed, they traded the unseen God for something they could see, carry, and manage. Faith walks by trust in what is out of sight (2 Corinthians 5:7); unbelief commissions a substitute.
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What does Acts 7:40 mean?
The people told Aaron to make them gods to go before them, since they did not know what had become of Moses.