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1 The people saw that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain. They gathered around Aaron. They said to him: »We do not know what has happened to Moses, the man who led us out of Egypt. Make gods to lead us.«
2 Aaron replied: »Have your wives, sons, and daughters take off the gold earrings they are wearing. Bring them to me.«
3 The people took off their gold earrings and handed them to Aaron.
4 After he worked on the gold with a tool, he made it into a statue of a calf. Then they said: »Israel, this is your god, who brought you out of Egypt.«
5 Aaron built an altar in front of it when he saw what happened. Then he announced: »Tomorrow there will be a festival in Jehovah’s honor.«
6 Early the next day the people sacrificed burnt offerings and brought peace offerings. After that they sat down to a feast, which turned into an orgy.
7 Jehovah said to Moses: »Go down there. Your people whom you brought out of Egypt have corrupted themselves.
8 »They have already turned from the way I commanded them to live. They made a statue of a calf for themselves. They have bowed down to it and offered sacrifices to it. They said: »Israel, here is your god who brought you out of Egypt.’«