He defends the decision. "It's relevant to creating that healthy lifestyle."

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But at the same time, he consoles the people when they fear they've driven God away irreparably, and when he turns to face God, he defends the people before God.

与此同时，他安抚人民,当他们害怕被上帝永远遗弃的时候，当他面对上帝的时候，他为人民辩护。

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But Moses refuses to accept the offer, and instead he defends the Israelites, and he averts their destruction.

但是摩西拒绝上帝提供的机会,为犹太人进行辩护，努力的避免被毁灭。

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