Hebrews 12:21

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And so terrible was the sight, [that] Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)

Complete Jewish Bible:

and so terrifying was the sight that Moshe said, “I am quaking with dread.”

Berean Standard Bible:

The sight was so terrifying that even Moses said, “I am trembling with fear.”

American Standard Version:

and so fearful was the appearance, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G2532} so{G3779} terrible{G5398} was{G2258} the sight{G5324}, that Moses{G3475} said{G2036}, I exceedingly fear{G1630}{G1510} and{G2532} quake{G1790}:)

Cross-References (KJV):

Exodus 19:16

  • ¶ And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that [was] in the camp trembled.

Deuteronomy 9:19

  • For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure, wherewith the LORD was wroth against you to destroy you. But the LORD hearkened unto me at that time also.

Isaiah 6:3

  • And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, [is] the LORD of hosts: the whole earth [is] full of his glory.

Isaiah 6:5

  • ¶ Then said I, Woe [is] me! for I am undone; because I [am] a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.

Exodus 19:19

  • And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and waxed louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by a voice.

Psalms 119:120

  • My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

Revelation 1:17

  • And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:

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Commentary for Hebrews 12:21

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G3779
    There are 206 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὕτω
    Transliteration: hoútō
    Pronunciation: hoo'-toce
    Description: adverb from οὗτος; in this way (referring to what precedes or follows):--after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.
  3. Strong's Number: G5398
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φοβερός
    Transliteration: phoberós
    Pronunciation: fob-er-os'
    Description: from φόβος; frightful, i.e. (objectively) formidable:--fearful, terrible.
  4. Strong's Number: G2258
    There are 416 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἦν
    Transliteration: ēn
    Pronunciation: ane
    Description: imperfect of εἰμί; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):--+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
  5. Strong's Number: G5324
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φαντάζω
    Transliteration: phantázō
    Pronunciation: fan-tad'-zo
    Description: from a derivative of φαίνω; to make apparent, i.e. (passively) to appear (neuter participle as noun, a spectacle):--sight.
  6. Strong's Number: G3475
    There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Μωσεύς
    Transliteration: Mōseús
    Pronunciation: mo-oo-sace'
    Description: of Hebrew origin; (מֹשֶׁה); Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver:--Moses.
  7. Strong's Number: G2036
    There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔπω
    Transliteration: épō
    Pronunciation: ep'-o
    Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω.
  8. Strong's Number: G1630
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔκφοβος
    Transliteration: ékphobos
    Pronunciation: ek'-fob-os
    Description: from ἐκ and φόβος; frightened out of one's wits:-- sore afraid, exceedingly fear.
  9. Strong's Number: G1510
    There are 137 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰμί
    Transliteration: eimí
    Pronunciation: i-mee'
    Description: the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when emphatic):--am, have been, X it is I, was. See also εἶ, εἴην, εἶναι, εἰσί, ἦν, ἔσομαι, ἐσμέν, ἐστέ, ἐστί, κέρδος, ἴσθι, ὦ.
  10. Strong's Number: G1790
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔντρομος
    Transliteration: éntromos
    Pronunciation: en'-trom-os
    Description: from ἐν and τρόμος; terrified:--X quake, X trembled.