Hebrews 12:19

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Hebrews 12:1-29

The Euperistatos Heb 12:1 This text has often been used for the purpose of cheering discouraged and faint-hearted saints, by the doctrine that we are all watched by the living dead; so to say, they are gathered in infinite circles around our earth, and are watching our conduct in the race of life: and the very fact that we are being looked upon by such a cloud of observers should stir our energy, illumine our hope, confirm our purposes, and turn our very weakness into strength. That animated... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Hebrews 12:18-24

(18) For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, (19) And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard entreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more: (20) (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: (21) And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:18-29

18-29 Mount Sinai, on which the Jewish church state was formed, was a mount such as might be touched, though forbidden to be so, a place that could be felt; so the Mosaic dispensation was much in outward and earthly things. The gospel state is kind and condescending, suited to our weak frame. Under the gospel all may come with boldness to God's presence. But the most holy must despair, if judged by the holy law given from Sinai, without a Saviour. The gospel church is called Mount Zion; there... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Hebrews 12:1-99

Hebrews 12 THE OPENING WORDS of chapter 12 bring us face to face with the application to ourselves of all that has preceded in chapter 11. All these Old Testament heroes of faith are so many witnesses to us of its virtue and energy. They urge us on that we may run the race of faith in our day, even as they did in days before ours. In 1Co 9.0 Christian service is spoken of under the figure of a race; here Christian life is the point in question. It is a figure very much to the point since a... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Hebrews 12:18-24

The covenant of fear contrasted with that of grace: v. 18. For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, v. 19. and the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words, which voice they that heard entreated that the word should not be spoken to them anymore; v. 20. (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... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Hebrews 12:18-24

IVWe are held under obligation to this by the nature of the New CovenantHebrews 12:18-2418For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched [to a mountain7 that is handled], and that burned with fire [and to burning fire], nor [and] unto blackness, 19and darkness,8 and tempest, And [to] the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words, which voice [om. voice] they that heard entreated [deprecatingly begged, παρῃτήσαντο, that the word should not be spoken to them any more [that (further)... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Hebrews 12:18-29

Hearken to God’s Latest Word Hebrews 12:18-29 Sinai rocked with earthquake and burned with fire. None might touch it without incurring the death penalty. How much better our Christian heritage! Not a lonely mountain, but a city and commonwealth of holy souls. Not bands of worshipers gathered from the land of Canaan, but hosts of angels, the spirits of just men; and our blessed Lord Himself. For the blood of animals, the blood of Jesus; for the Old Covenant, the New; for Abel’s death beside... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:1-29

After this rapid survey of the past, the writer makes his great appeal. It is that we "consider Him" who is "the Author and Perfecter of faith." The final appeals of the Epistle fall into four sections. In the first two the causes of weakening faith are recognized (verses Heb 12:4-17 ). In the third we have an epitomized statement of the arguments of encouragement (verses Heb 12:18-24 ), and, finally, we have the last appeal and warning (verses Heb 12:25-29 ). Dealing with their suffering,... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:18-19

‘For you are not come to what might be touched, and which burned with fire, and to blackness, and darkness, and tempest, and the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words.’ The situation of those of old is first dealt with vividly. He is trying to establish for his readers, by negatives, a sense of the holiness and awesomeness of God. For the new covenant and the new realities have not changed the nature of God. Let them not forget that. He is still a consuming fire (Hebrews 12:29). What they... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:19

-20 ‘Which voice they who heard it entreated that no word more should be spoken to them; for they could not endure that which was enjoined. If even a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned.’ There were the fiery flames, the blackness and darkness (gnopho and zopho), the sound of a roaring tempest, the notes of an unearthly trumpet, all swirling round the top of the mountain in awesome power. And then there came the words. And the words themselves came over so fearsomely that the people... read more

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Hebrews 12:1-29

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Hebrews 12:18-24

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:18-29

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Hebrews 12:1-99

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Hebrews 12:18-24

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Hebrews 12:18-24

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Hebrews 12:18-29

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 12:1-29

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:18-19

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 12:19

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