10. And they saw the God of Israel. And under his feet was something like a work of sapphire stone, or like the sky, when it is serene.
11. Neither did he lay his hand upon those of the sons of Israel who were at a distance. And they saw God, and they ate and drank.
12. Then the Lord said to Moses: "Ascend to me on the mountain, and be there. And I will give to you tablets of stone, and the law and the commandments that I have written. So may you teach them."
13. Moses rose up, with Joshua his minister. And Moses, ascending on the mountain of God,
14. said to the elders: "Wait here, until we return to you. You have Aaron and Hur with you. If any question arises, you shall refer it to them."
15. And when Moses had ascended, a cloud covered the mountain.