^{2 Ref} Say to the children of Israel, I am the Lord your God.

^{3 Ref} You may not do those things which were done in the land of Egypt where you were living; and you may not do those things which are done in the land of Canaan where I am taking you, or be guided in your behaviour by their rules.

^{4 Ref} But you are to be guided by my decisions and keep my rules, and be guided by them: I am the Lord your God.