Hebrews 12:19

19 to hear God speak. The earsplitting words and soul-shaking message terrified them and they begged him to stop.

Hebrews 12:19 In-Context

17 You well know how Esau later regretted that impulsive act and wanted God's blessing - but by then it was too late, tears or no tears.
18 Unlike your ancestors, you didn't come to Mount Sinai - all that volcanic blaze and earthshaking rumble -
19 to hear God speak. The earsplitting words and soul-shaking message terrified them and they begged him to stop.
20 When they heard the words - "If an animal touches the Mountain, it's as good as dead" - they were afraid to move.
21 Even Moses was terrified.
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