Hebrews 12:21

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

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

20For they could not bear what was said, and so, if even a beast would have touched the mountain, it would have been stoned.

22But you have drawn near to mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, to the heavenly Jerusalem, and to the company of many thousands of Angels,

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Cross References

Exodus 19:19And the sound of the trumpet gradually increased to be louder, and extended to be longer. Moses was speaking, and God was answering him.

Daniel 10:8And I, having been left alone, saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me, moreover, my appearance was altered, and I languished, not having any strength.

Revelation 1:17And when I had seen him, I fell at his feet, like one who is dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 12:19-29

Nature of the Christian Economy. ( a. d. 62.) 18 For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, 19 And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more: 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: 21 And so terrible was the sight, that… Read the whole commentary →

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