# the people saw

Here understanding something is spoken of as if it were being seen. AT: "the people realized" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# Come, make us an idol

The word "come" strengthens the force of the command following it. The people were demanding that Aaron make an idol for them.

# go before us

"lead us" or "be our leader"

# bring them to me

The word "them" refers to the golden rings.

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/peoplegroup]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/moses]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/aaron]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/idol]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/egypt]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/gold]]