Hebrews 12:21

So fearful was this sight that Moses said, “I am terrified and am trembling.”

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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 endure what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.” + 12:20 Some older versions read, If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned or shot with an arrow .

22Instead, you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to tens of thousands of angels in celebration.

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Cross References

Exodus 19:19When the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him in a voice.

Psalms 119:120My body trembles in fear of you, 1 and I am afraid of your righteous decrees. AYIN 1

Daniel 10:8So I was left alone and saw this great vision. No strength remained in me; my bright appearance was turned into a ruined look, and no strength remained in me.

Revelation 1:17When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. He placed his right hand on me and said, “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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