Exodus 19:1-8 ▼

1 In the third month from the very day the Israelites left the land of Egypt, they came to the Sinai Wilderness.

2 They traveled from Rephidim, came to the Sinai Wilderness, and camped in the wilderness. Israel camped there in front of the mountain.

3 Moses went up the mountain to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain: “This is what you must say to the house of Jacob and explain to the Israelites:

4 ‘You have seen what I did to the Egyptians and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself.

5 Now if you will carefully listen to me and keep my covenant, you will be my own possession out of all the peoples, although the whole earth is mine,

6 and you will be my kingdom of priests and my holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to say to the Israelites.”

7 After Moses came back, he summoned the elders of the people and set before them all these words that the LORD had commanded him.

8 Then all the people responded together, “We will do all that the LORD has spoken.” So Moses brought the people’s words back to the LORD.