New International Version The LORD said to Moses, “Chisel out two stone tablets like the first ones, and I will write on them the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. New Living Translation Then the LORD told Moses, “Chisel out two stone tablets like the first ones. I will write on them the same words that were on the tablets you smashed. English Standard Version The LORD said to Moses, “Cut for yourself two tablets of stone like the first, and I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. Berean Standard Bible Then the LORD said to Moses, “Chisel out two stone tablets like the originals, and I will write on them the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. Berean Literal Bible And YHWH said to Moses, “Cut for yourself two tablets of stone like the first ones, and I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you shattered. King James Bible And the LORD said unto Moses, Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the first: and I will write upon these tables the words that were in the first tables, which thou brakest. New King James Version And the LORD said to Moses, “Cut two tablets of stone like the first ones, and I will write on these tablets the words that were on the first tablets which you broke. New American Standard Bible Now the LORD said to Moses, “Cut out for yourself two stone tablets like the former ones, and I will write on the tablets the words that were on the former tablets which you smashed. NASB 1995 Now the LORD said to Moses, “Cut out for yourself two stone tablets like the former ones, and I will write on the tablets the words that were on the former tablets which you shattered. NASB 1977 Now the LORD said to Moses, “Cut out for yourself two stone tablets like the former ones, and I will write on the tablets the words that were on the former tablets which you shattered. Legacy Standard Bible Now Yahweh said to Moses, “Carve out for yourself two stone tablets like the former ones, and I will write on the tablets the words that were on the former tablets which you shattered. Amplified Bible Then the LORD said to Moses, “Cut two tablets of stone like the first, and I will write on these tablets the words that were on the first tablets which you smashed [when you learned of Israel’s idolatry]. Berean Annotated Bible Then the LORD {YHWH} said to Moses (drawn out), “Chisel out two stone tablets like the originals, and I will write on them the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. Christian Standard Bible The LORD said to Moses, “Cut two stone tablets like the first ones, and I will write on them the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD said to Moses, “Cut two stone tablets like the first ones, and I will write on them the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. American Standard Version And Jehovah said unto Moses, Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the first: and I will write upon the tables the words that were on the first tables, which thou brakest. Contemporary English Version One day the LORD said to Moses, "Cut two flat stones like the first ones I made, and I will write on them the same commandments that were on the two you broke. English Revised Version And the LORD said unto Moses, Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the first: and I will write upon the tables the words that were on the first tables, which thou brakest. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD said to Moses, "Cut two [more] stone tablets like the first ones, and I will write on them the words that were on the first tablets which you smashed. Good News Translation The LORD said to Moses, "Cut two stone tablets like the first ones, and I will write on them the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. International Standard Version The LORD told Moses, "Cut out for yourself two stone tablets like the first ones, and I'll write on the tablets the words which were on the first tablets that you broke. NET Bible The LORD said to Moses, "Cut out two tablets of stone like the first, and I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you smashed. New Heart English Bible The LORD said to Moses, "Chisel two stone tablets like the first: and I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD said to Moses, Hew thee two tables of stone like the first; and I will write upon these tables the words that were in the first tables which thou didst break. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the LORD said to Moses, “Chisel out two stone tablets like the originals, and I will write on them the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. World English Bible Yahweh said to Moses, “Chisel two stone tablets like the first. I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH says to Moses, “Hew for yourself two tablets of stone like the first, and I have written on the tablets the words which were on the first tablets which you have broken; Berean Literal Bible And YHWH said to Moses, “Cut for yourself two tablets of stone like the first ones, and I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you shattered. Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah saith unto Moses, 'Hew for thyself two tables of stone like the first, and I have written on the tables the words which were on the first tables which thou hast broken; Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will say to Moses, Carve to thyself two tables of stones like as the first: and I wrote upon the tables the words which were upon the first tables which thou didst brake. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd after this he said: Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the former, and I will write upon them the words which were in the tables, which thou brokest. Catholic Public Domain Version And after this he said: “Cut out for yourself two tablets of stone similar to the first ones, and I will write upon them the words which were held on the tablets that you broke. New American Bible The LORD said to Moses: “Cut two stone tablets like the former, that I may write on them the words which were on the former tablets that you broke. New Revised Standard Version The LORD said to Moses, “Cut two tablets of stone like the former ones, and I will write on the tablets the words that were on the former tablets, which you broke. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAND the LORD said to Moses, Hew two tablets of stone like the first ones; and write upon the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall pass over my hands and you shall see my back, and my faces shall not be seen. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the LORD said unto Moses: 'Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the first; and I will write upon the tables the words that were on the first tables, which thou didst break. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord said to Moses, Hew for thyself two tables of stone, as also the first were, and come up to me to the mountain; and I will write upon the tables the words, which were on the first tables, which thou brokest. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Tablets are Replaced1Then the LORD said to Moses, “Chisel out two stone tablets like the originals, and I will write on them the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. 2Be ready in the morning, and come up on Mount Sinai to present yourself before Me on the mountaintop.… Cross References Then the LORD said to Moses, Exodus 24:12 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to Me on the mountain and stay here, so that I may give you the tablets of stone, with the law and commandments I have written for their instruction.” Exodus 31:18 When the LORD had finished speaking with Moses on Mount Sinai, He gave him the two tablets of the Testimony, tablets of stone inscribed by the finger of God. Exodus 19:24 And the LORD replied, “Go down and bring Aaron with you. But the priests and the people must not break through to come up to the LORD, or He will break out against them.” “Chisel out two stone tablets like the originals, Deuteronomy 10:1 At that time the LORD said to me, “Chisel out two stone tablets like the originals, come up to Me on the mountain, and make an ark of wood. Deuteronomy 10:3 So I made an ark of acacia wood, chiseled out two stone tablets like the originals, and went up the mountain with the two tablets in my hands. Deuteronomy 9:10 Then the LORD gave me the two stone tablets, inscribed by the finger of God with the exact words that the LORD spoke to you out of the fire on the mountain on the day of the assembly. and I will write on them the words Deuteronomy 10:2 And I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke; and you are to place them in the ark.” Exodus 32:16 The tablets were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, engraved on the tablets. Deuteronomy 5:22 The LORD spoke these commandments in a loud voice to your whole assembly out of the fire, the cloud, and the deep darkness on the mountain; He added nothing more. And He wrote them on two tablets of stone and gave them to me. that were on the first tablets, Deuteronomy 10:4 And the LORD wrote on the tablets what had been written previously, the Ten Commandments that He had spoken to you on the mountain out of the fire on the day of the assembly. The LORD gave them to me, Deuteronomy 9:11 And at the end of forty days and forty nights, the LORD gave me the two stone tablets, the tablets of the covenant. Deuteronomy 4:13 He declared to you His covenant, which He commanded you to follow—the Ten Commandments that He wrote on two tablets of stone. which you broke. Exodus 32:19 As Moses approached the camp and saw the calf and the dancing, he burned with anger and threw the tablets out of his hands, shattering them at the base of the mountain. Deuteronomy 9:17 So I took the two tablets and threw them out of my hands, shattering them before your eyes. Exodus 32:15-16 Then Moses turned and went down the mountain with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands. They were inscribed on both sides, front and back. / The tablets were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, engraved on the tablets. Exodus 19:20 The LORD descended to the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the summit. So Moses went up, Treasury of Scripture And the LORD said to Moses, Hew you two tables of stone like to the first: and I will write on these tables the words that were in the first tables, which you brake. hew Exodus 31:18 And he gave unto Moses, when he had made an end of communing with him upon mount Sinai, two tables of testimony, tables of stone, written with the finger of God. Exodus 32:16,19 And the tables were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, graven upon the tables… Deuteronomy 10:1 At that time the LORD said unto me, Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the first, and come up unto me into the mount, and make thee an ark of wood. I will Exodus 34:28 And he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did neither eat bread, nor drink water. And he wrote upon the tables the words of the covenant, the ten commandments. Deuteronomy 10:1-4 At that time the LORD said unto me, Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the first, and come up unto me into the mount, and make thee an ark of wood… the words Psalm 119:89 LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. which Exodus 32:19 And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses' anger waxed hot, and he cast the tables out of his hands, and brake them beneath the mount. Deuteronomy 9:15-17 So I turned and came down from the mount, and the mount burned with fire: and the two tables of the covenant were in my two hands… Jump to Previous Brakest Break Broke Chisel Cut First Former Hew Moses Ones Shattered Stone Stones Tables Tablets Words Write WrittenJump to Next Brakest Break Broke Chisel Cut First Former Hew Moses Ones Shattered Stone Stones Tables Tablets Words Write WrittenExodus 34 1. The tablets are replaced5. The name of the Lord proclaimed 8. Moses entreats God to go with them 10. God makes a covenant with them, repeating certain duties 28. Moses after forty days on the mount, comes down with the tablets 29. His face is radiant, and he covers it with a veil Then the LORD said to Moses, After Israel’s sin with the golden calf and Moses’ intercession, the LORD continued to direct Moses as the covenant mediator and leader of the nation. Exo 24:12 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to Me on the mountain… “Chisel out two stone tablets like the originals, Moses was to prepare replacements for the tablets he had broken when he saw Israel’s idolatry. The new tablets marked the restoration of the covenant relationship after Israel’s rebellion. Deu 10:1 At that time the LORD said to me, “Chisel out… and I will write on them the words Although Moses prepared the stone, the LORD Himself would again inscribe His commandments, confirming their divine authority. Deu 10:2 And I will write on the tablets the words… that were on the first tablets, The commandments remained unchanged. Israel’s failure did not alter God’s righteous standard or cancel His covenant purpose. Deu 10:4 And the LORD wrote on the tablets what had been written… which you broke. The broken tablets stood as a visible reminder of Israel’s breach of covenant at Sinai and of the need for repentance and renewed obedience. Exo 32:19 As Moses approached the camp and saw the calf… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is initiating the renewal of the covenant with His people. 2. Moses The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to mediate His covenant and to receive the Law on behalf of the people. 3. Stone Tablets The physical representation of God's covenant, originally inscribed by God and broken by Moses in response to Israel's idolatry. 4. Mount Sinai The holy mountain where God reveals Himself and gives His Law to Moses. 5. The First Tablets The original tablets inscribed by God, which Moses broke in anger when he saw the Israelites worshiping the golden calf. Teaching Points God's Mercy and PatienceDespite Israel's sin, God is willing to renew the covenant, demonstrating His mercy and patience. We are reminded of God's willingness to forgive and restore us when we repent. The Importance of God's Law The Law is central to the covenant relationship between God and His people. It serves as a guide for holy living and reflects God's character. We should value and meditate on God's Word as a foundation for our lives. Human Responsibility Moses is instructed to chisel out the tablets, indicating human participation in God's work. We are called to actively engage in our spiritual growth and obedience to God's commands. The Consequences of Sin The breaking of the first tablets symbolizes the breach in the relationship caused by sin. We must be aware of the seriousness of sin and its impact on our relationship with God. Covenant Renewal Just as God renews His covenant with Israel, He offers us renewal through Christ. We are invited to continually renew our commitment to God and live in the light of His grace. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 34:1?2. Why did God instruct Moses to "chisel out two stone tablets" again? 3. How does Exodus 34:1 demonstrate God's desire for covenant renewal with Israel? 4. What does the breaking of the first tablets symbolize in Israel's spiritual journey? 5. How can we seek restoration with God after breaking His commandments today? 6. How does Exodus 34:1 connect to God's faithfulness throughout the Bible? 7. Why did God command Moses to chisel new tablets in Exodus 34:1? 8. What is the significance of God writing the commandments again in Exodus 34:1? 9. How does Exodus 34:1 reflect God's covenant with Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 34? XXXIV. PREPARATIONS FOR A RENEWAL OF THE COVENANT. (1-4) Before the covenant could be formally reestablished, before Israel could be replaced in the position forfeited by the idolatry of the golden calf, it was necessary that the conditions on which God consented to establish His covenant with them should be set forth afresh. Moses had asked for the return of God's favour, but had said nothing of these conditions. It is God who insists on them. "Hew thee two tables." The moral law must be delivered afresh--delivered in its completeness--exactly as at the first (Exodus 34:1), and even the ceremonial law must be reimposed in its main items (Exodus 34:12-26), or no return to favour is possible. Hence Moses is summoned once more to the top of Sinai, where the Law is to be delivered afresh to him, and is ordered to bring with him tables of stone like the former ones, to receive their written contents from God's hand. (1) Hew thee two tables.--Something is always lost by sin, even when it is forgiven. The first tables were "the work of God" (Exodus 32:16). the second were hewn by the hand of Moses. Of stone.--Literally, of stones--hewn, i.e., out of two separate stones, which could not be said of the first tables, since none knew how God had fashioned them. I will write.--It is quite clear, though some have maintained the contrary, that the second tables, equally with the first, were inscribed "with the finger of God." (Comp. Deuteronomy 4:13; Deuteronomy 10:2; Deuteronomy 10:4.) It is also quite clear that exactly the same words were written on each. . . . Verse 1. - Hew thee two tables of stone. Literally, "of stones" - two separate tables, i.e., made of two separate stones. Moses is required to do this with strict justice, since it was by his act that the former tables were broken (Exodus 32:19). Upon these tables. Literally," upon the tables," which has exactly the same force. The words that were in the first tables. It is quite true that we have not yet been explicitly told what these words were. (See Exodus 31:18; Exodus 32:15, 16, 19.) It has been left to our natural intelligence to understand that they must have been the "ten words" uttered in the ears of all the people amid the thunders of Sinai, as recorded in Exodus 20:1-19, which are the evident basis of all the later legislation. We have, however, in ver. 28, and still more plainly in Deuteronomy 10:4, and Deuteronomy 5:22, the desired statement. The fiction of a double decalogue, invented by Goethe and supported by Hitzig, and even Ewald, is absolutely without foundation in fact. Exodus 34:1 reveals a God who both judges and restores. He initiates renewed dialogue, commands human participation, reissues His unchanging word, and confronts past failure, all to re-establish covenant relationship. The verse assures us that while sin fractures fellowship, God’s steadfast purpose and gracious provision can carve new beginnings on tablets—and on hearts willing to be shaped.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the LORDיְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Moses, מֹשֶׁ֔ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver “Chisel out פְּסָל־ (pə·sāl-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6458: To hew, hew into shape two שְׁנֵֽי־ (šə·nê-) Number - mdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) stone אֲבָנִ֖ים (’ă·ḇā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 68: A stone tablets לֻחֹ֥ת (lu·ḥōṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3871: To glisten, a tablet, of stone, wood, metal like the original ones, כָּרִאשֹׁנִ֑ים (kā·ri·šō·nîm) Preposition-k, Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank and I will write וְכָתַבְתִּי֙ (wə·ḵā·ṯaḇ·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3789: To grave, to write on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against them הַלֻּחֹ֔ת (hal·lu·ḥōṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3871: To glisten, a tablet, of stone, wood, metal the words הַדְּבָרִ֔ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that were הָי֛וּ (hā·yū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the first הָרִאשֹׁנִ֖ים (hā·ri·šō·nîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank tablets, הַלֻּחֹ֥ת (hal·lu·ḥōṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3871: To glisten, a tablet, of stone, wood, metal which אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you broke. שִׁבַּֽרְתָּ׃ (šib·bar·tā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces Additonal Resources Exodus 34:1 Blue Letter BibleExodus 34:1 Bible Gateway Exodus 34:1 Bible.com Exodus 34:1 NIV |
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