20 because they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned to death.”[a](A)

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  1. Hebrews 12:20 Exodus 19:12,13

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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20 (For they could not endure what was commanded: (A)“And if so much as a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned [a]or shot with an arrow.”

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  1. Hebrews 12:20 NU, M omit the rest of v. 20.

20 For they could not endure the order that was given, (A)“If even a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned.”

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20 For they could not [a]cope with the command, “(A)If even an animal touches the mountain, it shall be stoned.”

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  1. Hebrews 12:20 Lit bear