20 because they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned to death.”

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:

20 They staggered back under God’s command: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned to death.”

20 (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.”

20 They did not want to hear the command: “If anything, even an animal, touches the mountain, it must be put to death with stones.”

20 for they could not endure that which was enjoined, If even a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned;

20 (for they were not able to bear what was enjoined: And if a beast should touch the mountain, it shall be stoned;

20 They couldn’t obey the command that was given, “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned to death.”

20 for they could not bear what was commanded: And if even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned!

20 (For they could not endure the order that was given, “If even an animal touches the mountain, it shall be stoned to death.”

20 For they could not endure what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.”

20 What God commanded was too much for them. He said, “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be killed with stones.”

20 For they could not bear the command, “If even a beast touches the mountain, it will be stoned.”