The covenant is renewed as God tells Moses to create new tablets and write the same commandments again, reaffirming His relationship with Israel.
In Exodus 34, God explicitly instructs Moses to create new tablets of stone, mirroring the original ones he had broken. This act of restoration signifies God's unwavering commitment to His covenant with Israel despite their sin. The renewal includes writing the same laws, highlighting that God's standards remain unchanged. The renewal illustrates God's grace, demonstrating His willingness to restore His covenant people after their grievous sin of idolatry. It serves as an important distinction between the old covenant, based on works and obedience, and the future new covenant established through Christ, which emphasizes grace and faith.
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