What was the primary consequence of the Israelites’ worship of the Golden Calf?

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What was the primary consequence of the Israelites’ worship of the Golden Calf?

  1. Immediate death for all involved
  2. A loss of the promised land
  3. The breaking of the covenant with God ✓
  4. A long-lasting plague

Explanation

When the Israelites worshiped the golden calf, they broke their promise to God. This act of worshiping an idol directly violated the covenant they made at Mount Sinai.

While some people were punished, the biggest problem was the broken trust between God and His people. This was not about physical death or losing land at that moment.

The broken covenant showed that the people turned away from God just weeks after promising to follow Him.

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