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for they could not endure that which was enjoined, If even a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned;
for they could not bear what was commanded: If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.
For they could not endure the order that was given, “If even a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned.”
(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:
For they could not cope with the command, “If even an animal touches the mountain, it shall be stoned.”
because they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned to death.”
(For they could not endure what was commanded: “And if so much as a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned or shot with an arrow.”
They staggered back under God’s command: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned to death.”