Hebrews 12:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 12:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 12:20 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "(For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 12:20 — KJV
“(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:”
— Hebrews 12:20 (KJV)
Hebrews 12:20 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 12:20
“There shall not an hand touch it, but he shall surely be stoned, or shot through; whether it be beast or man, it shall not live: when the trumpet soundeth long, they shall come up to the mount. trumpet: or, cornet”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:20: beast, touch, stoned
“And when we departed from Horeb, we went through all that great and terrible wilderness, which ye saw by the way of the mountain of the Amorites, as the LORD our God commanded us; and we came to Kadeshbarnea.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:20: commanded, mountain, through
“Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak. with...: Heb. before thee midst: Heb. heart”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:20: thrust, through, dart
“For the mountains will I take up a weeping and wailing, and for the habitations of the wilderness a lamentation, because they are burned up, so that none can pass through them; neither can men hear the voice of the cattle; both the fowl of the heavens and the beast are fled; they are gone. habitations: or, pastures burned up: or, desolate both...: Heb. from the fowl even to, etc”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:20: beast, mountain, through
“And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. the steward...: Heb. him that was over his house”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 12:20: commanded, much
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