1. In the third month after the children of Israel had gone forth out of the land of Egypt, on the same day they came into the Wilderness of Sinai.
2. When they set out from Rephidim, they came to the Wilderness of Sinai and camped in the wilderness. Israel camped there before the mountain.
3. Moses went up to God, and the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob and tell the children of Israel:
4. ‘You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I lifted you up on eagles’ wings, and brought you to Myself.
5. Now therefore, if you will faithfully obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My special possession out of all the nations, for all the earth is Mine.
6. And you will be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.”
7. So Moses came and called for the elders of the people and laid before them all these words which the Lord commanded him.
8. Then all the people answered together and said, “All that the Lord has spoken we will do.” And Moses brought back the words of the people to the Lord.
9. The Lord said to Moses, “Indeed, I am going to come to you in a thick cloud, so that the people may hear when I speak with you and always believe in you.” Then Moses told the words of the people to the Lord.
10. The Lord said to Moses, “Go to the people and sanctify them today and tomorrow, and have them wash their clothes,
11. and be ready for the third day, for on the third day the Lord will come down in the sight of all the people on Mount Sinai.
12. You shall set boundaries for the people all around, saying, ‘Take heed to yourselves so that you not go up onto the mountain or touch its border. Whoever touches the mountain will surely be put to death.