Exodus 32:10

let me alone

This whole scene affords a striking contrast between law and grace. (Cf) Moses' intercession with Christ's John 17:1-26 Israel was a nation, under probation Exodus 19:5; Exodus 19:6 believers under grace are a family, awaiting glory ; John 20:17; Romans 5:1; Romans 5:2. For them there is "an advocate with the Father, whose propitiatory sacrifice never loses efficacy 1 John 2:1; 1 John 2:2. Moses pleads a covenant Exodus 32:13. Christ points to a sacrifice John 17:4.