Exodus 34:9-26 - Exposition

1 . That he would go up with them;

2 . That he would pardon them; and

3 . That he would once more take them as his inheritance ( Exodus 34:9 ). Without replying separately to these requests, God formally renews the covenant; promises not only to go up with the people, but to work miracles for them ( Exodus 34:10 ), and to drive out the nations before them when they have arrived ( Exodus 34:11 ); and makes a brief summary of the chief points of positive observance, which he requires of them in addition to the moral law. These points may be reduced to twelve:—

1 . That no treaty of peace should be made with the Canaanite nations ( Exodus 34:12 ).

2 . That all their images, altars, and groves should be destroyed ( Exodus 34:13 ).

3 . That no molten image should be made to represent God ( Exodus 34:17 ).

4 . That the Passover festival should be observed as previously commanded ( Exodus 34:18 ).

5 . That the first-born should be dedicated, or redeemed ( Exodus 34:19 , Exodus 34:20 ).

6 . That the Sabbath rest should be observed at all times of the year ( Exodus 34:21 ).

7 . That the feast of Pentecost (weeks) should be observed regularly ( Exodus 34:22 ).

8 . That the feast of tabernacles should also be observed ( ib, ).

9 . That at all the three great festivals all the males should appear before God ( Exodus 34:23 ).

10. That no leaven should be used with any sacrifice ( Exodus 34:25 ).

11. That first-fruits of all things should be offered to God ( Exodus 34:26 ). 12. That no kid should be seethed in her mother's milk ( Exodus 34:26 ).