§ 02 · King James Bible
Exodus 33:5
For the LORD had said unto Moses, Say unto the children of Israel, Ye are a stiffnecked people: I will come up into the midst of thee in a moment, and consume thee: therefore now put off thy ornaments from thee, that I may know what to do unto thee.
Simple English
The LORD told Moses, "Tell the Israelites, they are stubborn. I'll suddenly be among them and destroy them. So, remove your decorations so I can plan how to act."
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