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NASB | Exodus 32:14 So the LORD changed His mind about the harm which He said He would do to His people. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 32:14 So the LORD changed His mind about the harm which He had said He would do to His people. |
Bible Question:
I WAS WONDERING WHAT EX. 32 :14 MEANT? I READ THE WHOLE CHAPTER AND IT JUST SEEMED LIKE MOSES WAS TELLING THE LORD THAT HE NEEDED TO REPENT. BUT TO REPENT WE MUST FIRST SIN. ANY THOUGHTS ON THE MEANING OF IT? |
Bible Answer: Greetings DannyP! The easiest way to understand the word 'repentance' in relationship to God is to see it as a 'change of mind or purpose' as viewed from a human perspective. Numbers 23:19 makes it clear that God does not 'repent' or change His mind. However, there are times when it appears that He has changed His mind from our perspective. There are times when God pronounces a conditional judgement. Jer. 18:8-10 is an example of where a nation can receive either judgement or mercy depending upon their actions. This 'option' is viewed as a 'repentance' or a 'relenting' on the part of God from our perspective, but of course He knew all along what our choice would be in that situation. :-) So, to answer your question, the word 'repentance' in relationship to God (in the OT) does not have the same meaning as 'repentance' in the NT. It does not have reference to sin with God, but with an apparent change of purpose or action. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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