King James Bible
"And the LORD said unto Moses, Depart, and go up hence, thou and the people which thou hast brought up out of the land of Egypt, unto the land which I sware unto Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, saying, Unto thy seed will I give it:"
God commands Moses to resume the journey toward Canaan, following the golden calf incident that disrupted Israel's covenant relationship. The directive to "depart" signals both geographical movement and a transition point in Israel's wilderness experience. God notably distances himself by calling them "the people which thou hast brought up" rather than "my people," reflecting his displeasure after their idolatry. This phrasing emphasizes Moses' mediatorial role while highlighting the fractured relationship between God and Israel. Despite Israel's rebellion, God remains bound by his unconditional covenant with the patriarchs, demonstrating that his promises transcend the current generation's failures. The triple naming of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob underscores the ancient and irrevocable nature of this land promise.