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After setting out from Refidim and arriving at the Sinai Desert, they set up camp in the desert; there in front of the mountain, Isra'el set up camp.
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Moshe went up to God, and ADONAI called to him from the mountain: "Here is what you are to say to the household of Ya'akov, to tell the people of Isra'el:
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'You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself.
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Now if you will pay careful attention to what I say and keep my covenant, then you will be my own treasure from among all the peoples, for all the earth is mine;
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and you will be a kingdom of cohanim for me, a nation set apart.'These are the words you are to speak to the people of Isra'el."
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Moshe came, summoned the leaders of the people and presented them with all these words which ADONAI had ordered him to say.
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All the people answered as one, "Everything ADONAI has said, we will do." Moshe reported the words of the people to ADONAI.
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ADONAI said to Moshe, "See, I am coming to you in a thick cloud, so that the people will be able to hear when I speak with you and also to trust in you forever."Moshe had told ADONAI what the people had said;
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so ADONAI said to Moshe, "Go to the people; today and tomorrow separate them for me by having them wash their clothing;
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and prepare for the third day. For on the third day, ADONAI will come down on Mount Sinai before the eyes of all the people.
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You are to set limits for the people all around; and say, 'Be careful not to go up on the mountain or even touch its base; whoever touches the mountain will surely be put to death.