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I am the Lord your God, and I demand equal justice both for you Israelites and for those foreigners who live among you.

to say to the community of Israel: After you enter the land that I am giving you, it must be allowed to rest one year out of every seven.

I am the Lord your God, so obey me and don't cheat anyone.

Remember—I am the Lord your God! I rescued you from Egypt and gave you the land of Canaan, so that I would be your God.

People of Israel, I am the Lord your God, and I brought you out of Egypt to be my own servants.

The Lord said: I am the Lord your God! So don't make or worship any sort of idols or images.

Respect the Sabbath and honor the place where I am worshiped, because I am the Lord .

I am the Lord your God, and I rescued you from Egypt, so that you would never again be slaves. I have set you free; now walk with your heads held high.

No matter what you have done, I am still the Lord your God, and I will never completely reject you or become absolutely disgusted with you there in the land of your enemies.

While nations watched, I rescued your ancestors from Egypt so that I would be their God. Yes, I am your Lord , and I will never forget our agreement.

Next, he will remove her veil, then hand her the barley offering, and say, "If you have been faithful to your husband, this water won't harm you. But if you have been unfaithful, it will bring down the Lord 's curse—you will never be able to give birth to a child, and everyone will curse your name." Then the woman will answer, "If I am guilty, let it happen just as you say."

After this, the Levites are to place their hands on the heads of the bulls. Then one of the bulls will be sacrificed for the forgiveness of sin, and the other to make sure that I am pleased.

During the celebration of the New Moon Festival and other religious festivals, sound the trumpets while you offer sacrifices. This will be a reminder that I am the Lord your God.

He prayed: I am your servant, Lord , so why are you doing this to me? What have I done to deserve this? You've made me responsible for all these people,

While I am talking with you there, I will give them some of your authority, so they can share responsibility for my people. You will no longer have to care for them by yourself.

"Choose a leader from each tribe and send them into Canaan to explore the land I am giving you."

This law will never change. I am the Lord , and I consider all people the same, whether they are Israelites or foreigners living among you.

When you eat food in the land that I am giving you, remember to set aside some of it as an offering to me.

I am the Lord your God who led you out of Egypt."

"Stand back! I am going to wipe out these Israelites once and for all." They immediately bowed down and prayed.