Hebrews 12:20

For they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.”

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

for they could not stand that which was commanded, “If even an animal touches the mountain, it shall be stoned;”

World English Bible (WEB)

(For{G1063} they could{G5342} not{G3756} endure{G5342}{(G5707)} that which was commanded{G1291}{(G5746)}, And if so much as{G2579} a beast{G2342} touch{G2345}{(G5632)} the mountain{G3735}, it shall be stoned{G3036}{(G5701)}, or{G2228} thrust through{G2700}{(G5701)} with a dart{G1002}:

Strong's King James

Because they couldn't carry out the commandment, "IF EVEN A BEAST TOUCHES THE MOUNTAIN, IT WILL BE STONED."

The F.O.G

[20] They couldn't bear the command: "If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned."

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for they were not bearing that which is commanded, ‘And if a beast may touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or with an arrow shot through,’

Young's Literal Translation

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Hebrews 12:20

The F.O.G Commentary:

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Hebrews 12:20