9. But I acted to show who I am. I did not allow myself to be dishonored before the nations where the Israelites lived. I made myself known to the Israelites. I did this by bringing them out of Egypt while the nations were watching.
10. So I took them out of Egypt and brought them into the desert.
11. I gave them my rules. I told them about my laws. If a person obeys them, he will live.
12. I also gave them my Sabbaths. They were to be a sign between us. Then they would know that I am the Lord. I make them holy.
13. “‘But in the desert Israel turned against me. They did not follow my rules. They rejected my laws. But if a person obeys them, he will live. They dishonored my Sabbaths. Then I decided to pour out my anger against them and destroy them in the desert.
14. But I acted for the sake of my name. I did not allow it to be dishonored before the nations. As the nations watched, I had brought the Israelites out of Egypt.