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19 and the blast of a trumpet and a voice uttering words[a] such that those who heard begged to hear no more.[b] 20 For they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.”[c] 21 In fact, the scene[d] was so terrifying that Moses said, “I shudder with fear.”[e]

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  1. Hebrews 12:19 tn Grk “a voice of words.”
  2. Hebrews 12:19 tn Grk “a voice…from which those who heard begged that a word not be added to them.”
  3. Hebrews 12:20 sn A quotation from Exod 19:12-13.
  4. Hebrews 12:21 tn Grk “that which appeared.”
  5. Hebrews 12:21 tn Grk “I am terrified and trembling.”sn A quotation from Deut 9:19.