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Commentary Index | Return to PrayerRequest.comJamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Hebrews 12:18 - 12:18
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For - The fact that we are not under the law, but under a higher, and that the last dispensation, the Gospel, with its glorious privileges, is the reason why especially the Hebrew Christians should “look diligently,” etc. (Heb 12:15, Heb 12:16).
are not come - Greek, “have not come near to.” Alluding to Deu 4:11, “Ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire ... with darkness, clouds, and thick darkness.” “In your coming near unto God, it has not been to,” etc.
the mount - The oldest manuscripts and Vulgate omit “the mount.” But still, “the mount” must be supplied from Heb 12:22.
that might be touched - palpable and material. Not that any save Moses was allowed to touch it (Exo 19:12, Exo 19:13). The Hebrews drew near to the material Mount Sinai with material bodies; we, to the spiritual mount in the spirit. The “darkness” was that formed by the clouds hanging round the mount; the “tempest” accompanied the thunder.