I have chosen him in order that he may command his sons and his descendants to obey me and to do what is right and just. If they do, I will do everything for him that I have promised.”

That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united with his wife, and they become one.

“Respect your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that I am giving you.

The Lord then passed in front of him and called out, “I, the Lord, am a God who is full of compassion and pity, who is not easily angered and who shows great love and faithfulness.

Moses answered, “Don't be afraid! Stand your ground, and you will see what the Lord will do to save you today; you will never see these Egyptians again.

May the Lord be kind and gracious to you;

Never forget these commands that I am giving you today.

But in spite of what I said, you still would not trust the Lord,

The Lord your God will lead you, and he will fight for you, just as you saw him do in Egypt

Be on your guard! Make certain that you do not forget, as long as you live, what you have seen with your own eyes. Tell your children and your grandchildren