Exodus 32:5

A feast to the Lord] i.e. to Jehovah. See on Exodus 32:1. Feasting was a common accompaniment of sacrifice; see on Exodus 24:9. On the nature of the play in this case see Exodus 32:18; Exodus 32:25, where we learn that it included singing and dancing. Cp. Exodus 15:20; Judges 21:19; 2 Samuel 6:12; 1 Kings 18:26 mg; Isaiah 30:29.

7-14. God tells Moses of the sin of the people and of His purpose to destroy them. At the intercession of Moses they are spared.