Psalms 106:19

"A fire was kindled in their company. The flame burned up the wicked."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 106:19, the imagery of a fire being kindled and burning the wicked symbolizes divine judgment and punishment against those who oppose or neglect God's laws and salvation. This flame represents how God's wrath falls upon those who reject His offers of mercy and guidance.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

They made a calf in Horeb -Exodus 32:4. Probably in resemblance of the Egyptian god “Apis.” The image was made by Aaron out of materials furnished by the people, and at their requestExodus 32:1-3, so that it might be said to be the act of the people. And worshipped the molten image -The word rendered “molten” is from a verbנסךnâsak- to pour, to pour out; hence, to cast, to found; and it means anything that is made by fusion or casting. This image was castExodus 32:4, and hence, this name is given to it.

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