1. In the third month after the children of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on that same day they came into the wilderness of Sinai.
2. When they had departed from Rephidim, and had come to the wilderness of Sinai, they encamped in the wilderness; and there Israel encamped before the mountain.
3. Moses went up to God, and the Lord called to him out of the mountain, saying, “This is what you shall tell the house of Jacob, and tell the children of Israel:
4. ‘You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings, and brought you to myself.
5. Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice, and keep my covenant, then you shall be my own possession from among all peoples; for all the earth is mine;
6. and you shall 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. Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and set before them all these words which the Lord commanded him.
8. All the people answered together, and said, “All that the Lord has spoken we will do.”Moses reported the words of the people to the Lord.
9. The Lord said to Moses, “Behold, I come to you in a thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with you, and may also believe you forever.” 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 let them wash their garments,
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 bounds to the people all around, saying, ‘Be careful that you don’t go up onto the mountain, or touch its border. Whoever touches the mountain shall be surely put to death.
13. No hand shall touch him, but he shall surely be stoned or shot through; whether it is animal or man, he shall not live.’ When the shofar sounds long, they shall come up to the mountain.”
14. Moses went down from the mountain to the people, and sanctified the people; and they washed their clothes.
15. He said to the people, “Be ready by the third day. Don’t have sexual relations with a woman.”