Hebrews 12:21

And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hebrews 12:21

BSB

The sight was so terrifying that even Moses said, "I am trembling with fear."

AKJV

And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)

CPDV

And what was seen was so terrible that even Moses said: "I am terrified, and so, I tremble."

ERV

and so fearful was the appearance, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:

NHEB

and so fearful was the appearance, that Moses said, "I am terrified and trembling."

SMT

And so dreadful was that being made to appear, Moses said, I am terrified and trembling:)

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 12:21

AndG2532Conjunction soG3779Adverb terribleG5398Adjective wasG2258VerbthesightG5324VerbthatMosesG3475Noun Masculine saidG2036IexceedinglyfearG1630Adjective andG2532Conjunction quakeG1790Adjective

Commentary for Hebrews 12:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Hebrews 12:21

Summary

Moses overwhelmed by terrifying divine revelation

Place

Mount Sinai

Event

Moses' fearful reaction

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC