Exodus 19:9-16

9And the Lord said to Moses, "Behold, I am coming to you in a thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with you, and may also believe you forever." When Moses told the words of the people to the Lord,

10the Lord said to Moses, "Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow, and let them wash their garments

11and be ready for the third day. For on the third day the Lord will come down on Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people.

12And you shall set limits for the people all around, saying, 'Take care not to go up into the mountain or touch the edge of it. Whoever touches the mountain shall be put to death.

13No hand shall touch him, but he shall be stoned or shot; whether beast or man, he shall not live.' When the trumpet sounds a long blast, they shall come up to the mountain."

14So Moses went down from the mountain to the people and consecrated the people; and they washed their garments.

15And he said to the people, "Be ready for the third day; do not go near a woman."

16On the morning of the third day there were thunders and lightnings and a thick cloud on the mountain and a very loud trumpet blast, so that all the people in the camp trembled.