love extends to thousands (Exod 20:6), even to a thousand generations (Deut 7:9). In accordance with your great love, forgive the sin of these people, Moses concluded.154 14:20–25 Moses’ intercession was heard; the nation would be forgiven,155 not destroyed. Still, the iniquity of rebellion required punishment. As he had confirmed his promise to Abraham with an oath (Gen 22:16–18), so also here the LORD, swearing by his eternal reality (as