During the giving of the law at Mount Sinai, the Israelites wanted Moses to speak to them instead of God because
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During the giving of the law at Mount Sinai, the Israelites wanted Moses to speak to them instead of God because they were afraid and trembled. They believed that if they continued to hear God's voice, they would die. They felt more comfortable having Moses, their spokesman, relay the message to them instead. Additionally, they may not have fully consecrated themselves for this holy encounter with God.