Hebrews 12:18 cpdv — But you have not drawn near to a tangible mountain, or a burning fire, or a whirlwind, or a mist, or a storm,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But you have not drawn near to a tangible mountain, or a burning fire, or a whirlwind, or a mist, or a storm, "

— Hebrews 12:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hebrews 12 — Context

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Be contemplative, lest anyone lack the grace of God, lest any root of bitterness spring up and impede you, and by it, many might be defiled,

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lest any fornicator or worldly person be like Esau, who, for the sake of one meal, sold his birthright.

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For you know that afterwards, when he desired to inherit the benediction, he was rejected. For he found no place for repentance, even though he had sought it with tears.

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But you have not drawn near to a tangible mountain, or a burning fire, or a whirlwind, or a mist, or a storm,

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or the sound of a trumpet, or a voice of words. Those who had experienced these things excused themselves, lest the Word be spoken to them.

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For they could not bear what was said, and so, if even a beast would have touched the mountain, it would have been stoned.

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And what was seen was so terrible that even Moses said: “I am terrified, and so, I tremble.”

Hebrews 12:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 12:18 say?
Hebrews 12:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But you have not drawn near to a tangible mountain, or a burning fire, or a whirlwind, or a mist, or a storm, ”
Where is Hebrews 12:18 in the Bible?
Hebrews 12:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 12, verse 18.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 12:18.
What translation should I read Hebrews 12:18 in?
Hebrews 12:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 12:18?
Hebrews 12:18 reads (CPDV): “But you have not drawn near to a tangible mountain, or a burning fire, or a whirlwind, or a mist, or a storm, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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