And when We took a firm promise from you and We raised the Mount of Sinai high above you (saying): ‘Hold fast to this (Book) which We have given you and listen (to Our Commandment).’ Then (your chiefs) said: ‘We have heard but not obeyed.’ And owing to their revolt against faith (kufr), their hearts were imbued with the love of the calf. (O Beloved,) say (to them): ‘These utterances are (most) vile which your (so-called) faith commands you, if you believe (in them truly).’