Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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. (Hebrews 12:15-16).
are not come--Greek, "have not come near to." Alluding to Deuteronomy 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 Hebrews 12:22.
that might be touched--palpable and material. Not that any save Moses was allowed to touch it (Exodus 19:12-13). 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.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Leviticus 27:34
Song of Solomon 2:11
Galatians 1:17
Galatians 4:24
Galatians 5:11
Hebrews 12:24
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