Exodus 32:8-10

8They’ve already turned from the way I commanded them to live. They’ve made a statue of a calf for themselves. They’ve bowed down to it and offered sacrifices to it. They’ve said, ‘Israel, here are your gods who brought you out of Egypt.’ ”

9The Lord added, “I’ve seen these people, and they are impossible to deal with.

10Now leave me alone. I’m so angry with them I am going to destroy them. Then I’ll make you into a great nation.”