When they came to Reuel, their father, he said, "How is it that you have returned so early today?"

The officers of the children of Israel, whom Pharaoh's taskmasters had set over them, were beaten, and demanded, "Why haven't you fulfilled your quota both yesterday and today, in making brick as before?"

Moses said to the people, "Don't be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh, which he will work for you today: for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you shall never see them again.

Moses said, "Eat that today, for today is a Sabbath to Yahweh. Today you shall not find it in the field.

Yahweh said to Moses, "Go to the people, and sanctify them today and tomorrow, and let them wash their garments,

Moses said, "Consecrate yourselves today to Yahweh, yes, every man against his son, and against his brother; that he may bestow on you a blessing this day."