And when Moses heard this explanation, he was satisfied.
Parallel translations
- WEB When Moses heard that, it was pleasing in his sight.
- KJV And when Moses heard that, he was content.
- NKJV So when Moses heard that, he was content.
- NASB When Moses heard that, it was good in his sight.
- NLT And when Moses heard this, he was satisfied.
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Quick answer
When Moses hears Aaron's explanation, he is satisfied. Moses recognizes that reverent judgment, not rebellion, lay behind Aaron's action.
Overview
Moses accepts Aaron's reasoning, showing that the heart of obedience is reverence for God, not wooden mechanism. The chapter thus balances strict warning (Nadab and Abihu) with grace toward humble, God-fearing conscience (Aaron). It models discernment in applying God's law and points toward the mercy God shows to the contrite who seek to honor him.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Matt 12:20A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish, till He leads justice to victory.
- Zech 7:8–9Then the word of the LORD came to Zechariah, saying,
- 2 Chr 30:18–20A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone
- Matt 12:3–7Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry?
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