Hebrews 12:21

“And so terrible was the sight, that Moses sayde, I exceedingly feare, and quake.”

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Other Translations for Hebrews 12:21

And so terrible was the sight, [that] Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)
- King James Version

And so terrible was the sight, {that} Moses said, "I AM FULL OF FEAR and trembling."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

and so fearful was the appearance, `that' Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the vision was so overpowering that even Moses said, I am shaking and full of fear.
- Basic English Bible

and, so fearful was the sight, Moses said, I am exceedingly afraid and full of trembling;)
- Darby Bible

And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and tremble:)
- Webster's Bible

and so terrible was the scene that Moses said, "I tremble with fear."
- Weymouth Bible

and so fearful was the appearance, that Moses said, "I am terrified and trembling."
- World English Bible

And so dredeful it was that was seyn, that Moises seide, Y am a ferd, and ful of trembling.
- Wycliffe Bible

and, (so terrible was the sight,) Moses said, `I am fearful exceedingly, and trembling.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

Commentary for Hebrews 12:21

Wesley's Notes for Hebrews 12:21

12:21 Even Moses - Though admitted to so near an intercourse with God, who spake to him as a man speaketh to his friend. At other times he acted as a mediator between God and the people. But while the ten words were pronounced, he stood as one of the hearers, #Ex 19:25|; Ex 20:19.


People's Bible Notes for Hebrews 12:21


Heb 12:21 Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake. Even Moses was filled with fearful awe (Ex 19:19).

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