Hebrews 12:20-21
12:20 For they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.” 1
12:21 In fact, the scene 2 was so terrifying that Moses said, “I shudder with fear.” 3
Hebrews 12:28-29
12:28 So since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us give thanks, and through this let us offer worship pleasing to God in devotion and awe.
12:29 For our God is indeed a devouring fire. 4
1 sn A quotation from Exod 19:12-13.
2 tn Grk “that which appeared.”
3 tn Grk “I am terrified and trembling.”
sn A quotation from Deut 9:19.
4 sn A quotation from Deut 4:24; 9:3.