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) 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).