Hebrews 12:21
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“The sight was so terrifying that even Moses said, “I am trembling with fear.””
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“The sight was so terrifying that even Moses said, “I am trembling with fear.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)”
King James Version · Public Domain“and so fearful was the appearance, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and, (so terrible was the sight,) Moses said, `I am fearful exceedingly, and trembling.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Hebrews 12:21 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 19:16On the third day, when morning came, there was thunder and lightning. A thick cloud was upon the mountain, and a very loud blast of the ram’s horn went out, so that all the people in the camp trembled.
- Exodus 19:19And as the sound of the ram’s horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him in the thunder.
- Deuteronomy 9:19For I was afraid of the anger and wrath that the LORD had directed against you, enough to destroy you. But the LORD listened to me this time as well.
- Psalms 119:120My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments.
- Isaiah 6:3And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”
- Daniel 10:8So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless.
- Daniel 10:17How can I, your servant, speak with you, my lord? Now I have no strength, nor is any breath left in me.”
- Revelation 1:17When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,
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