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Exodus 19:12
New English Translation
Exodus 19:12
New English Translation
12 You must set boundaries[a] for the people all around, saying, ‘Take heed[b] to yourselves not to go up on the mountain nor touch its edge. Whoever touches the mountain will surely be put to death!
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- Exodus 19:12 tn The verb is a Hiphil perfect (“make borders”) with vav (ו) consecutive, following the sequence of instructions.
- Exodus 19:12 tn The Niphal imperative (“guard yourselves, take heed to yourselves”) is followed by two infinitives construct that provide the description of what is to be avoided—going up or touching the mountain.
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