Hebrews 12:20 bbe — For the order which said, If the mountain is touched even by a beast, the beast is to be stoned, seemed hard to them;

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"For the order which said, If the mountain is touched even by a beast, the beast is to be stoned, seemed hard to them;"

— Hebrews 12:20, Bible in Basic English

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Hebrews 12 — Context

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For you have knowledge that even long after, when he was desiring the blessing for his heritage, he was turned away, though he made his request frequently and with weeping; because the past might not be changed.

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You have not come to a mountain which may be touched, and is burning with fire, and to a black cloud, and a dark smoke, and a violent wind,

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And to the sound of a horn, and the voice of words, the hearers of which made request that not a word more might be said to them:

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For the order which said, If the mountain is touched even by a beast, the beast is to be stoned, seemed hard to them;

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

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But you have come to the mountain of Zion, to the place of the living God, to the Jerusalem which is in heaven, and to an army of angels which may not be numbered,

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To the great meeting and church of the first of those who are named in heaven, and to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of good men made complete,

Hebrews 12:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 12:20 say?
Hebrews 12:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For the order which said, If the mountain is touched even by a beast, the beast is to be stoned, seemed hard to them;”
Where is Hebrews 12:20 in the Bible?
Hebrews 12:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 12, verse 20.
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 12:20.
What translation should I read Hebrews 12:20 in?
Hebrews 12:20 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 12:20?
Hebrews 12:20 reads (BBE): “For the order which said, If the mountain is touched even by a beast, the beast is to be stoned, seemed hard to them;” 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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