Hebrews 12:20

(For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart:

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Other Translations for Hebrews 12:20

BSB
For they could not bear what was commanded: "If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned."
AKJV
(For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart:
CPDV
For they could not bear what was said, and so, if even a beast would have touched the mountain, it would have been stoned.
ERV
for they could not endure that which was enjoined, If even a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned;
NHEB
for they could not stand that which was commanded, "If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned;"
SMT
(For they did not bear that being assigned, And if a beast should touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or shall be pierced with a missile weapon:

Commentary for Hebrews 12:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Hebrews 12:20
Summary
Strict prohibition against touching sacred mountain
Place
Mount Sinai
Event
Warning about mountain contact
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Law